I find the true origins of different customs, festivals, ceremonies, and just everyday rituals very interesting.
Would anybody out there be able to suggest me some books about the origins of these things?
For example: why do we blow out candles on a birthday cake? Why are the times of certain holidays closely linked to ancient pagan harvest celebrations? Even stories about the origins of things like "ring a ring o roses"(I know this one is hotly debated, but you get the idea). So many "normal" customs have their roots in ancient ideas, and I'd love to learn more about these things.
Any help would be greatly appreciated.
by VincentPeacoatThe2nd