Download or read book Feasts and Celebrations in North American Ethnic Communities written by Ramón A. Gutiérrez and published by . This book was released on 1995 with total page 224 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Twelve essays in this volume explore the functions of a range of cultural traditions, including those of African Americans, Hispanics, Filipinos, West Indians, rural whites, and contemporary urban residents and gays.