An account of all things Christmassy, from the gospels to mistletoe, Rudolph and the other reindeer, Santa and the Star in the East. An informative guide to Christmas with all its customs and confusions, rituals and icons.
This is a treasure chest full of fascinating facts surrounding the myths and magic of Christmas. Patrick Harding delves deep into the history of Christmas rituals we now take for granted, such as sending cards, eating turkey, singing carols and the arrival of Santa Claus.
Includes facts surrounding the myths and magic of Christmas. This work delves into the background of the Christmas rituals we take for granted: sending cards, singing carols, eating turkey - and of course the arrival of Santa Claus.
