Unavailable
Unavailable
Unavailable
Ebook1,074 pages12 hours
The World Encyclopedia of Christmas
By Gerry Bowler
Rating: 0 out of 5 stars
()
Currently unavailable
Currently unavailable
About this ebook
At last, a truly comprehensive look at Christmas and all of its customs with its long history around the world. The World Encyclopedia of Christmas contains articles on the history of Christmas baking, drinking, and merrymaking, and Christmas dramas, music, literature, art, and films. It includes entries on the evolution of the Christmas tree and the Christmas card, gift-giving, and decoration of church and home. There are profiles of the many gift-bringers, from Santa Claus to Babouschka, and miraculous tales of the numerous saints associated with the season. And there are histories of seasonal celebrations and folk customs around the world, from the United States to Japan, from Egypt to Iceland.
Who, for example, knew the links between the Punch and Judy show and Christmas? That the medieval Paradise tree hung with tempting apples was the forerunner of the Christmas tree? About the Peerie Guizers, who terrorized the Shetland Islands, going door-to-door for Christmas charity? Or what Freudians make of our interest in Christmas stockings and Santa’s entrance through the chimney? There are detailed accounts of Wren Boys and Star Boys, mumming and wassailing, the Feast of Fools and the origins of eggnog. And of course stories of the Nativity and legends of the Magi.
With beautifully illustrated accounts ranging from the pagan roots of Yuletide, through the birth of Christ, and the long and fascinating history of the festival ever since, The World Encyclopedia of Christmas, is a rich and continually surprising array of religious and secular history, trivia, literature, and art. This wonderful book deserves to find a home with every family that celebrates Christmas.
Who, for example, knew the links between the Punch and Judy show and Christmas? That the medieval Paradise tree hung with tempting apples was the forerunner of the Christmas tree? About the Peerie Guizers, who terrorized the Shetland Islands, going door-to-door for Christmas charity? Or what Freudians make of our interest in Christmas stockings and Santa’s entrance through the chimney? There are detailed accounts of Wren Boys and Star Boys, mumming and wassailing, the Feast of Fools and the origins of eggnog. And of course stories of the Nativity and legends of the Magi.
With beautifully illustrated accounts ranging from the pagan roots of Yuletide, through the birth of Christ, and the long and fascinating history of the festival ever since, The World Encyclopedia of Christmas, is a rich and continually surprising array of religious and secular history, trivia, literature, and art. This wonderful book deserves to find a home with every family that celebrates Christmas.
Unavailable
Related to The World Encyclopedia of Christmas
Related ebooks
The Magic of Christmas Rating: 0 out of 5 stars0 ratingsFacts, Folklore and Feasts of Christmas Rating: 0 out of 5 stars0 ratingsA Case for Christmas Rating: 0 out of 5 stars0 ratingsChristmas Traditions Unwrapped Rating: 0 out of 5 stars0 ratingsGroundhog Day Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5Origin Of Christmas Rating: 0 out of 5 stars0 ratingsChristmas in Ritual and Tradition, Christian and Pagan Rating: 0 out of 5 stars0 ratingsFive Questions of Christmas: Unlocking the Mystery Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5Christmas: Global Journey Rating: 0 out of 5 stars0 ratingsA Louisiana Christmas: Heritage Recipes and Hometown Celebrations Rating: 0 out of 5 stars0 ratingsThe Little Book of Christmas Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5Krampus and Friends: Tales of Terrifying Christmas Monsters From Around the World Rating: 0 out of 5 stars0 ratingsJourneys with Celtic Christians Participant Rating: 0 out of 5 stars0 ratingsStories Behind the Great Traditions of Christmas Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5Halloween: Romantic Art and Customs of Yesteryear Postcard Book Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5Hilton Head Island Rating: 0 out of 5 stars0 ratingsChristmas Rating: 0 out of 5 stars0 ratingsChristmas Miracles: Inspirational True Stories of Holiday Magic Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5America's Favorite Holidays Rating: 0 out of 5 stars0 ratingsWhat’s Jesus Have to Do With Santa? A Concise History of where Santa Came From Rating: 0 out of 5 stars0 ratings25 Days, 26 Ways to Make This Your Best Christmas Ever Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5Now You Know Christmas: The Little Book of Answers Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5Hundred Dollar Holiday: The Case For A More Joyful Christmas Rating: 3 out of 5 stars3/5Christmas: Its Origin and Associations Together with Its Historical Events and Festive Celebrations During Nineteen Centuries Rating: 0 out of 5 stars0 ratingsChristmas Memoirs: A Family Treasury Rating: 0 out of 5 stars0 ratings101 Amazing Facts about Christmas Rating: 0 out of 5 stars0 ratingsHalloween: Create New Ideas And Tricks Rating: 2 out of 5 stars2/5Walking the Road to Bethlehem: Your Journey to Christmas Rating: 0 out of 5 stars0 ratings
Encyclopedias For You
The Dictionary of Demons: Expanded & Revised: Names of the Damned Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5The Calisthenics Codex: Fifty Exercises for Functional Fitness Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5Dirty Words: A Literary Encyclopedia of Sex Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5Encyclopedia of 5,000 Spells Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5Rocks and Minerals of The World: Geology for Kids - Minerology and Sedimentology Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5Cunningham's Encyclopedia of Crystal, Gem & Metal Magic Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5The Illustrated Encyclopedia of Natural Remedies Rating: 0 out of 5 stars0 ratingsThe Encyclopedia of New York Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5The NES Encyclopedia: Every Game Released for the Nintendo Entertainment System Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/51500+ MORE Weird, Wacky, and Fascinating Facts: A Fun Facts Book Rating: 0 out of 5 stars0 ratingsThe Element Encyclopedia of Magical Creatures: The Ultimate A–Z of Fantastic Beings from Myth and Magic Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5An A–Z of Harry Potter Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5The SNES Encyclopedia: Every Game Released for the Super Nintendo Entertainment System Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5Nolo's Encyclopedia of Everyday Law: Answers to Your Most Frequently Asked Legal Questions Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5Carnal Knowledge: Baxter's Concise Encyclopedia of Modern Sex Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5The World Encyclopedia of Serial Killers: Volume One, A–D Rating: 0 out of 5 stars0 ratingsDolphins: 101 Fun Facts & Amazing Pictures (Featuring The World's 6 Top Dolphins) Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5The Encyclopedia of Magickal Ingredients: A Wiccan Guide to Spellcasting Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5Wild Food: A Complete Guide for Foragers Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5The Book: Only the Greatest Lists in the History of Listory Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5The Reader's Companion to American History Rating: 0 out of 5 stars0 ratingsEncyclopedia of Haunted Places, Revised Edition: Ghostly Locales From Around the World Rating: 3 out of 5 stars3/5The New York Times Guide to Essential Knowledge: A Desk Reference for the Curious Mind Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5Weedopedia: A Totally Dank A-Z Reefer Reference Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5The World Encyclopedia of Serial Killers: Volume Two, E–L Rating: 0 out of 5 stars0 ratingsLet's Explore the Solar System (Planets): Planets Book for Kids Rating: 0 out of 5 stars0 ratingsA Modern Herbal, Vol. I Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5
Reviews for The World Encyclopedia of Christmas
Rating: 0 out of 5 stars
0 ratings
0 ratings0 reviews