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The Book of Christmas

The Book of Christmas 1

The Hidden Stories Behind Our Festive Traditions

by Christopher Winn
Hardback
Publication Date: 04/10/2018
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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.

ISBN:
9781784882006
9781784882006
Category:
Cultural studies
Format:
Hardback
Publication Date:
04-10-2018
Publisher:
Hardie Grant Books (UK)
Country of origin:
United Kingdom
Pages:
160
Dimensions (mm):
216x138mm
Weight:
0.43kg
Christopher Winn

Christopher Winn is a freelance writer and historian, and has been a collector of trivia for over 25 years, during which time he has written and set quiz questions for the Daily Mail,Daily Telegraph, Guardian, Spectator, Daily Express and The Field and has worked on television with Terry Wogan, Jonathan Ross, David Frost and many others. Winn's first bestselling I Never Knew That series has sold over 1 million copies.

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This book was a surprise. It is so interesting and beautifully bound. It made a superb Xmas gift for a 12 year old wide reader but would also be great as an adult gift.

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