Everyday Folklore: An Almanac for the Ritual Year by Liza Frank - Non Fiction - Hardback

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Details. Condition: Brand New. Format: Hardback. ISBN: 9781922616593. Publisher: Murdoch Books. Overview. Everyday Folklore: An Almanac for the Ritual Year by Liza Frank is a beautifully produced hardback almanac that turns every date of the calendar into an invitation to explore. Rooted in the customs, superstitions and seasonal rhythms of Britain and beyond, each entry offers a short, engaging snippet of folklore drawn from weather lore, food traditions, festivals, divination and the natural world. It's a gift-worthy keepsake for curious readers, folklore enthusiasts and anyone who wants to feel more connected to the turning of the year.. About the Book. Open Everyday Folklore to any day of the year and you'll uncover a story or small ritual tied to that exact date. Some entries are gentle micro-activities, such as watching the clouds from a window to divine the day's weather, while others point towards larger community customs, including the scouring of the giant chalk horses cut into English hillsides. The book moves through the seasons, gathering animal and plant lore, love predictions, harvest customs, anniversaries, zodiac notes, and the strange traditions that have accompanied ordinary days for centuries. Born from a project the author began in 2020, writing about folklore every single day for a year, the almanac distils that daily discipline into a beautifully designed 272-page hardback. It's arranged for dipping in and out rather than reading cover to cover, suiting a slow morning coffee ritual or a quick bedtime browse. Each month has its own distinct character, and readers come away with a stronger sense of how the ritual year shapes everyday life. Whether planning a seasonal gathering, seeking a classroom project angle, or simply enjoying quirky cultural history, this almanac rewards repeated visits and makes a genuinely different reference book for the shelf.. A folklore entry for every day: 365 short, standalone prompts rooted in seasonal and calendar