Flower Power.
Published In: History Today, 2023, v. 73, n. 12. P. 12 1 of 3
Database: Academic Search Ultimate 2 of 3
Authored By: Kalenak, Maggie 3 of 3
Abstract
The article focuses on the 19th-century tradition of romantic rituals and divinations undertaken by young women in England, exploring practices such as mistletoe ceremonies, fortune-telling books, and botanical-based games. Topics include the revival of these traditions in the mid-19th century, the influence of self-fashioned folklorists on reshaping perceptions of superstitions, and the significance of these rituals in providing young women with a playful romantic futures.
Additional Information
- Source:History Today. 2023/12, Vol. 73, Issue 12, p12
- Document Type:Article
- Subject Area:Psychology
- Publication Date:2023
- ISSN:0018-2753
- Accession Number:173538575
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