Christmas
Superstitions, Legendary Origins and Folklore Fun!
AVAILABLE FOR INTERVIEW: Dr. Donald
Dossey, author of a new and fast-selling book HOLIDAY FOLKLORE, PHOBIAS and
FUN: Mythical Origins, Scientific Treatments and Superstitious
"Cures"
Contact: Howard Geer, 828-258-1311
or drdossey@drdossey.com
HAVE YOU EVER WONDERED:
* Why Santa Claus comes down the chimney and not through the front door, or
why he quit using the donkey and replaced it with reindeer and sleigh?
* Why we get a kiss for standing under the lowly parasite mistletoe or why it's called "mistletoe"?
* Why we hang up our stockings on Christmas Eve?
* Where the name "Yuletide" originated?
* What folklore superstitions are recommended to make you rich, safe, and bring you love and happiness throughout this magical season?
For the answers to these and many other fascinating Christmas folklore questions, ask Dr. Donald Dossey. He is a well-known expert on the mythical origins, customs and superstitions of the holidays and is internationally known for his work in the treatment of phobias, stress and the "holiday blues."
An entertaining historian folklorian, Dr. Dossey will share some of the ancient superstitions and recipes for attracting love, riches and good luck around the holidays. He has uncovered some unusual historical folklore your audiences will find fascinating, humorous and often hilarious.
Or for a different, more serious angle:"HOW TO LOSE THE HOLIDAY BLUES!"
Dr. Dossey says the "holiday blues" are actually similar to phobias, and he will explain why 90% OF THE POPULATION SUFFERS FROM HOLIDAY FEARS AND STRESS around Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year's. He will also discuss why there is more depression and suicide at this time of year and offer some modern suggestions on how to help victims lose the "holiday blues."
For many of you, Dr. Dossey is an old friend and valued guest. For others, he will be a breath of fresh air with his warm, witty and straight-forward approach. He has appeared on hundreds of radio and TV talk shows, including OPRAH WINFREY, GERALDO, and numerous times on CNN and HARD COPY. He has hosted his own syndicated radio shows, "The Fear Buster" and "It's Time to Live." He is a lively, humorous and entertaining guest and has been referred as "the Will Rogers with a Ph.D."Call now to book Dr. Dossey. He is interviewed on literally hundreds of television and radio shows as well as by numerous newspapers and magazines during the holidays.
TV-SAFE SLIDES AND PROPS AVAILABLE
AVAILABILITY: Travel nationwide by arrangement or by telephone
CONTACT: HOWARD GEER, PUBLICITY for bookings and suggested questions (828) 258-1311 or drdossey@drdossey.com