Christmas: A Short History From Solstice to Santa by Andy Thomas
Published: 1st October 2019 | Publisher: Quarto Knows | Source: Gift
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Have you ever wondered where Christmas comes from? Or why and how it has been celebrated throughout the centuries? This book takes you on an intriguing and entertaining journey through its social history.
Learn about the:
- astrological associations
- symbolism of the Nativity
- excesses of the Roman festival of Saturnalia
- Puritan ban of Christmas
- Victorian-era revival
- introduction and rise of gift-giving
- origins and developments of Father Christmas
- food and traditions from around the world
- history of its stories, songs and symbols
Beautifully illustrated, this book tells the fuller story behind the sparkle and the merriment, and shows why Christmas has survived and still has meaning for us today. From Quarto Knows.
