The illustrated book gives historical and cultural background of Christmas. Navigate easily to any chapter from Table of Contents or search for the words or phrases.FEATURES:- Who is Mrs. Claus? - How to make an apple pie - What are the lyrics of "O Little Town of Bethlehem" - How to take care of Christmas Cactus - Read Charles Dickens's Christmas Stories - What is Advent and how it is celebrated? - Use your down time to read about your favorite holiday - Navigate from Table of Contents or search for words or phrases- Make bookmarks, notes, highlights - Searchable and interlinked. - Access the e-book anytime, anywhere - at home, on the train, in the subway. TABLE OF CONTENTS:Christmas: About History The Nativity Bringers of gifts Decorations Economics Christmas EveChristianity: Nativity of Jesus Nativity Scene Three Wise Men Star of Bethlehem Saint Nicholas Day Twelfth Night Epiphany Advent ChristmastideFolklore: Father Christmas Saint Nicholas Santa Claus Mrs. Claus Santa Claus' Reindeer Rudolph Elves Ebenezer Scrooge Other CharactersTraditions: Twelve Days of Christmas Christmas tree Wassailing Yule log Stockings Ornaments Lights Christmas markets Plants Food Feasts Events Christmas worldwide Christmas music and songs The Nutcracker Christmas Carols: About Best known ListLiterature (Fiction): The Dead by James Joyce The Night Before Christmas by Clement Clarke Moore Charles Dickens: Christmas Stories A Christmas Carol The Haunted Man and The Ghost's BargainRecipes: Apple pie Christmas Cake Christmas Ham Christmas Pudding Cream Cheese Mints Pumpkin PieSociety: Christmas Controversy Christmas Creep Christmas Truce Xmas Quotes regarding Christmas
