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Synopsis
Covering ancient ceremonies, mythology, the gospels and traditions from around the world, Andy Thomas uncovers the fascinating background to one of the biggest festive seasons – Christmas.
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
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À propos de l'auteur
Andy Thomas is one of the UK's most experienced lecturers and authors on folklore, histories and unexplained mysteries. He has made numerous appearances on radio and TV, including BBC One's The One Show, andNational Geographic and History channels. He is renowned for his thought-provoking and entertaining books and lectures, and speaks prolifically to all kinds of audiences across Britain and around the world.
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Paperback. Etat : Very Good. Covering ancient ceremonies, mythology, the gospels and traditions from around the world, Andy Thomas uncoversthe fascinating background toone of the biggest festive seasons Christmas. 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 associationssymbolism of the Nativityexcesses of the Roman festival of SaturnaliaPuritan ban of ChristmasVictorian-era revivalintroduction and rise ofgift-givingorigins and developments of Father Christmasfood and traditions from around the worldhistory of its stories, songs and symbolsAndy is a lecturer and author on folklore, histories and unexplained mysteries and has made numerous appearances on radio and TV. Beautifully illustrated, this booktells the fuller story behind the sparkle and the merriment, and shows why Christmas has survived and still has meaning for us today. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged. N° de réf. du vendeur GOR010242175
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Hardcover. Etat : new. Hardcover. In an intriguing and entertaining journey, this book uncovers the fascinating background to one of the biggest festive seasons. From the ancient ceremonies celebrating Midwinter to festivals of Sol Invictus, and from Constantine's establishment of a Christian festival to medieval 'misrule', the time around the solstice has long been an opportunity for people to come together and rejoice. These festive traditions have developed in many directions around the world. This book tells the fuller story behind the sparkle and the merriment, and shows why, despite all the modern commercialism, Christmas has survived and still has meaning for us today. Christmas tells the story behind the sparkle and the merriment, and shows why, despite commercialism, Christmas has survived and still has meaning for us today. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability. N° de réf. du vendeur 9781782407805
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The Christmas Book: A short history from solstice to santa by Andy Thomas
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Hardcover. Etat : new. Hardcover. In an intriguing and entertaining journey, this book uncovers the fascinating background to one of the biggest festive seasons. From the ancient ceremonies celebrating Midwinter to festivals of Sol Invictus, and from Constantine's establishment of a Christian festival to medieval 'misrule', the time around the solstice has long been an opportunity for people to come together and rejoice. These festive traditions have developed in many directions around the world. This book tells the fuller story behind the sparkle and the merriment, and shows why, despite all the modern commercialism, Christmas has survived and still has meaning for us today. Christmas tells the story behind the sparkle and the merriment, and shows why, despite commercialism, Christmas has survived and still has meaning for us today. Shipping may be from our Sydney, NSW warehouse or from our UK or US warehouse, depending on stock availability. N° de réf. du vendeur 9781782407805
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