About the Book: In Fiesta: A Journey Through Festivity, travel‐writer Daniel Stables takes us on a vivid global tour of humanity’s most spirited celebrations—from wild pilgrimages and neo-pagan rituals to national days and sacrificial funerals. Blending colorful travel narratives with insights drawn from anthropology, history, psychology and folklore, he explores why we honour traditions, mark milestones and transform chaos into collective joy. Through vibrant stories from diverse festivals he uncovers the universal threads that run through our rites and revelries.