Includes bibliographical references (pages 207-210) and index.
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Making the time -- Holidays and festivities -- Manners and dining etiquette -- Food and drink -- The arts -- Music and theater -- Sports and games -- Flowers and plants -- Insects, animals, and other natural phenomena -- Science -- Inventions -- Education and superstition -- American places -- International, national, and state symbols -- Law -- Words, words, words : Catholic, anti-Catholic, and post-Catholic -- Biblical names and expressions.
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Did you know that the origins of Groundhog Day stem from a Catholic tradition? Or that the common pretzel was once a Lenten reward for the pious? Why Do Catholics Eat Fish on Friday is a fascinating guide to the roots of all-things-Catholic. This smart and concise guide will introduce readers to the hidden heritage in many commonplace things that make up contemporary life.