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The Biography of Christmas

By: Paul Kerensa

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Paperback | 22 September 2017 | Edition Number 1

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288 Pages

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20.0 x 13.0 x 1.8

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From archbishop to atheist, we all embrace Christmas. It means so many different things to each of us. For some it's Midnight Mass and mulled wine, for others it's about the biggest tree, the biggest turkey and the biggest credit card bill. Others embrace snow, Santa, Scrooge or Slade. Even squinting our focus onto the birth of Jesus, Christmas craziness refuses to be shut out. This book tells the story of how Christmas became Christmas, through twelve key dates that became turning-points. Ancient traditions rub shoulders with industrial advancements, from Scandinavian midwinter food storage to the Victorian Christmas revival, via Ancient Roman role-swapping and Germanic legends. Christmas's history is a truly international tale.

Industry Reviews

"Christmas sits among us like a familiar member of the family - but its history, as told here, is a story-and-a-half. A brilliant book." - Jeremy Vine * Source TBC *
"If you don't know what to get someone for Christmas, and would like to know how you're in this position in the first place - this funny and interesting book could solve both your problems at once." - Milton Jones * Source TBC *

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