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The Book of Christmas: The Hidden Stories Behind Our Festive Traditions by Christopher Winn (Hardcover, 2018)
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What is the significance of mistletoe at Christmas? Why do we eat Brussels sprouts for Christmas dinner? When did turkeys become the plat du jour? Just who is, or was, Santa Claus? In The Book of Christmas, best-selling author and acclaimed historian, Christopher Winn, casts a witty and revealing eye on the stories, myths and legends of the most celebrated festival of the year: Christmas. In this lovingly written collection of festive myths, legends and (quite often) bizarre traditions, discover the fascinating stories behind some of our most cherished Christmas rituals and customs. Along with the stories behind many of the more mainstream customs, Christopher Winn unearths some of the more unusual traditions from around the world; from the burning of the 13-foot Yule Goat of Sweden to Japan's predilection for a Kentucky Fried Chicken Christmas dinner; the Peter Pan swim in London to the hiding of broomsticks in Norway, discover the fascinating truth (and oddities) behind this very special religious holiday. Beautifully produced and charmingly illustrated, The Book of Christmas is a treasure trove of all things Christmas to delight the whole family.Product Identifiers
PublisherHardie Grant Books (Uk)
ISBN-139781784882006
eBay Product ID (ePID)10046586829
Product Key Features
Number of Pages160 Pages
LanguageEnglish
Publication NameThe Book of Christmas: the Hidden Stories Behind Our Festive Traditions
Publication Year2018
SubjectSociology, History
TypeTextbook
AuthorChristopher Winn
FormatHardcover
Dimensions
Item Height216 mm
Item Weight430 g
Item Width138 mm
Additional Product Features
Country/Region of ManufactureUnited Kingdom
Title_AuthorChristopher Winn
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- 12 Jan, 2021
EXCELLENT CHRISTMAS COMPANION
This is a fascinating read about the History of all aspects of the history and traditions of Christmas.The book is an easy read and very entertaining with some interesting facts. Highly recommended.Verified purchase: YesCondition: New
