CHRISTMAS FESTIVALS – A TRADITIONAL AND SPIRITUAL EXPERIENCE
CHRISTMAS FESTIVALS – A TRADITIONAL AND SPIRITUAL EXPERIENCE
Author(s): Vasile Todinca, Maria Flavia Pop, Delia-Maria RaduSubject(s): Language and Literature Studies, Customs / Folklore, Romanian Literature, Cultural Anthropology / Ethnology
Published by: Editura Universitatii din Oradea
Keywords: festival; Christmas; Christmas carols; carolling; traditions;
Summary/Abstract: Our article focuses on the rural Human Being, who has a sense of the sacred time, a sense that helps him be aware of the sacrality of the festivals in general, and of the Christmas festival - in this instance, a dynamic holiday, marked by traditions, songs, good wishes and joy, a celebration of the spirit, happiness, gratitude. Christmas festival is anchored in the traditions of the Romanian people, giving out a festive mutter of enthusiasm, it creates an opening to the transcendental, which brings to life the grace of a gentle and prestigious sublimation. It is an earthly anticipation of Heaven.
Journal: Analele Universităţii din Oradea Fascicula Limba si Literatura Română (ALLRO)
- Issue Year: 28/2021
- Issue No: 1
- Page Range: 163-177
- Page Count: 15
- Language: English
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