Last updated on September 21st, 2024 at 10:56 am
Just published and available from Amazon – A Bit About Britain’s High Days and Holidays.
High Days and Holidays are special occasions, celebrations, or commemorations. They occur throughout the year, some wanted, some not, some remembered more than others. In days gone by, the passing year was marked by seasonal or religious feast days of one sort or another; in some respects, they still help define our calendar.
A Bit About Britain’s High Days and Holidays explores a baker’s dozen of Britain’s notable occasions and traditions, from New Year onwards, the things we associate with them and the stories behind each one. If you’ve ever wondered who Valentine was, where Christmas crackers come from, or thought about the Easter bunny (and who hasn’t?), A Bit About Britain’s High Days and Holidays is for you. And, whilst this book is not just for Christmas, it does include an A-Z of the festive season. A couple of recipes have been thrown in for good measure too, as well as an agenda for your hosting your very own Burns’ Supper. Oh – and at the end is an extensive list of Britain’s Big Days and events that normally form part of Britain’s Year – through Spring, Summer, Autumn and Winter.
So, if you’ve ever been baffled as to why some Brits do some of the things they do, or have even questioned why you do them yourself, this little book might help. Occasionally lighthearted, fascinating and useful (but never all three simultaneously), once you’ve read it, keep it handy to refer to when needed.
So, if you’ve ever been baffled as to why some Brits do some of the things they do, or have even questioned why you do them yourself, this little book might help. Occasionally lighthearted, fascinating and useful (but never all three simultaneously), once you’ve read it, keep it handy to refer to when needed. Available in paperback or as an e-book. Click/tap the image for more details.
A fabulous idea for a book.
Thanks, CP! Not on the best seller list yet, but it’s early days. Just in case I can’t leave a comment on your site – Merry Christmas and stay safe.
I missed the link to Amazon. I’m sure you have it somewhere, just couldn’t find it: https://www.amazon.com/Bit-About-Britains-History-recently/dp/1088725287/
You have some great comments there!
Thanks, Jacqui. Sorry you couldn’t find a link – try this https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08PJNY1FF
Wonderful Mike – sounds an excellent companionship to your first book – fantastic … congratulations on this publication. All the best – Hilary
Thanks, Hilary – very kind!
Congratulations on the publication, I’m sure it’ll do very well!
Thank you, kind sir!
You’re welcome!
Perfect timing for such a book. I wish you the best, and happy holidays!
Thanks, Jim – and happy holidays to you too!
I just ordered it! I love your writing, love the holidays, love England. You may have written this book just for me, because it ticks all the boxes!
That is so flattering, Jeanie; thank you!!
That looks a fine companion volume.
Thanks, Derrick – I’m aiming for a full set…
Good idea! I am going to get the ebook for my kindle.
That’s wonderful, Meike – please let me know what you think of it!
Well done, Mike you have been very busy again.
Thanks, Sue – you don’t know the half of it!
Looks like I’m going to have make a bit more room on the bookshelf again.
It’s a very thin little book, Malc – honest it is…
Arriving tomorrow Mike
Wow – thanks! 🙂
Holidays are wonderful as long as they are religious, nationalist, war memorial, sporting or celebrating nature. Holidays motivated by nothing more than profit making are greedy and meaningless.
How about books?
How fabulous! Many congratulations, Mike.
Thank you, June! Just waiting to get on the Times Best Seller list.
Looks good but the post made me cry as my first thought was dad would love this but dad died last yeanr
Oh, I am so sorry to hear that, Joanne. The book is actually dedicated to my own dad, who gave me my love for things like this.
Buying the new book for a joint Christmas present for us both
That’s wonderful, Ruth – thank you!
Most excellent indeed. Do you have an electric typewriter and a severe case of digital St Vitus’ Dance? 🙂
I use a Junior John Bull Printing Outfit. I shall suggest the dance when I’m invited to do Strictly next year.
….and you’ve just reminded me about the snowflakes!
How could you forget the snowflakes, Peter?
Well done! And just in time for Christmas roo.
Thank you, Darlene! Only just – the best-laid plans etc!
A new Bit About Britain book?! I’m so excited- congratulations!
That’s so lovely, Clare! Personally, I’m exhausted… 🙂
I’ll bet- I hope that this release means you get a chance to take a deep breath and take a rest! 🙂
It sounds good Mike and it’s on my Christmas list 🙂
That’s wonderful, Eunice; I hope Santa delivers it for you!
Wow! You are a very hard-working soul! Congratulations!
Thank you, kind sir!
Congratulations, Mike.
Thanks so much, Sue!
My pleasure, Mike. I’m all for recording and preserving knowledge of the old customs 🙂