During the long, cold December weeks leading up to Christmas, as we spend our time frantically panicking about the financial side of the festive season, it's all to easy to forget the traditional nativity story. The real meaning of Christmas and the traditions that have existed for generations are shunted aside as we worry about how many shopping days we have left and how we're going to fit that monster turkey into the oven.
In this charming book, Patrick Harding breathes new life into the traditions of Christmas, unraveling myths and mysteries surrounding our favorite time of year. The Christmas Book is a treasure chest of fascinating facts and tasty morsels, all in one delightful and handy volume. From setting the record straight about Jesus' birth, to explaining what a genuine Yule log is, to tracking the evolution of the Christmas card, there's something in here to entertain everyone, young and old alike.
The fascinating read is guaranteed to add some much-needed spice to the festive season and will shake the Scrooge out of even the most cynical reader.
| ISBN: | 9781843586722 |
| Publication date: | 31st December 2019 |
| Author: | Patrick Harding |
| Publisher: | John Blake Publishing an imprint of John Blake |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Pagination: | 272 pages |
| Genres: |
Popular culture |
During the long, cold December weeks leading up to Christmas, as we spend our time frantically panicking about the financial side of the festive season, it's all to easy to forget the traditional nativity story. The real meaning of Christmas and the traditions that have existed for generations are shunted aside as we worry about how many shopping days we have left and how we're going to fit that monster turkey into the oven.
The Christmas Book features in the following genres: Popular culture
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The Christmas Book was written by Patrick Harding and published by John Blake Publishing an imprint of John Blake
The Christmas Book has 272 pages