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Thomas, Andy.
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Christmas -- History.
Christmas -- Social aspects.
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Thomas, Andy.
Christmas -- History.
Christmas -- Social aspects.
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The Christmas story : a short history from Solstice to Santa / Andy Thomas.
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Thomas, Andy.
Ivy Press, 2019.
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394
.2663
T454c
Subjects
Christmas -- History.
Christmas -- Social aspects.
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9781782407805 (hc.)
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144 p. : ill. ; 20 cm.
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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 Nativity excesses of the Roman festival of Saturnalia Puritan ban of Christmas introduction and rise of gift-giving origins and developments of Santa Claus 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 publisher.
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