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Weihnachtsdepressionen. Abschied von einem Fest.

Authors :
Macho, Thomas H.
Source :
Österreichische Zeitschrift für Soziologie; 1985, Vol. 10 Issue 1, p96-100, 5p
Publication Year :
1985

Abstract

The article focuses on social and cultural aspects of Christmastime, particularly depression and gift giving. The author questions when Christmastime actually is and refers to Christmas culture apparent in the months before the actual day. Various aspects of the "Christkind", or Christ Child, are discussed.

Subjects

Subjects :
CHRISTMAS & society
WINTER
GIFT giving
MENTAL depression
CHRISTIANITY & culture
RELIGION

Details

Language :
German
ISSN :
10110070
Volume :
10
Issue :
1
Database :
Complementary Index
Journal :
Österreichische Zeitschrift für Soziologie
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
26900032

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