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FRUITS AND NUTS IN SYMBOLISM AND CELEBRATION
Mary Reed
Paper, $21.95
240 pages, 8½” x 5½”
ISBN 0-89390-238-1
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Fruits and nuts are packed with symbolism. For centuries they have
conveyed people’s
sentiments and signified special occasions. This book delves into the
origins and traditional uses of
fruits and nuts, then gives you ideas for making them a part of your next
celebration. Refer to this book
whenever you want to add a touch of tradition and symbolism to a special
occasion.
Reviews
“The hundreds of books that cross my desk leave hardly a trail. Not
so with Mary Reed’s
... it is an outstandingly interesting and readable book.”
— Sir Rodney Hartwell, editor in chief, The Augustan Society
Omnibus, Torrance, Calif.
“This is a fascinating and unique work, based on wide-ranging work
in religion, history and
folklore. It is a valuable reference book, but much lightened by the
author’s sense of humor.”
— Rabbi Barry A. Marks, Congregation Temple Israel, Springfield,
Ill.
“A most witty and imaginative assemblage of folklore pertaining to the
times and deeds of our
favorite food, the walnut.”
— Turner L. Oyloe, CEO, California Walnut Commission
About the Author
Mary Reed is a columnist for Weatherwise magazine and consulting
editor of International
Living. Born in England, she has lived in the United States since 1976.
Upon observing the
American custom of eating cranberry sauce and pumpkin pie at
Thanksgiving, she began researching
the use of fruits and nuts in other celebrations. Her initial discoveries were
published in Festivals
magazine and eventually developed into this book.
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