Why is Christmas the way it is? How did we get from the birth of Jesus to everyone maxing out their credit card - and their belts? Starting with the nativity itself, this book takes us through the centuries of commemoration, celebration and over-consumption. Along the way we'll find out why we eat turkey, how an obscure Turkish saint turned into a man flying a sleigh, and why that tree in your house should rally contain an apple and a snake. Combining in-depth historical research with cheerfully irreverent humor and a dash of cutting-edge guesswork, Nick Page shows us how many of the things we believe about Christmas are actually a load of old baubles - and helps us get back to something real and true beneath all the wrapping.
Format:Hardcover
Language:English
ISBN:152933408X
ISBN13:9781529334081
Release Date:October 2022
Publisher:Hodder Faith
Length:256 Pages
Weight:0.66 lbs.
Dimensions:1.1" x 5.2" x 7.9"
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Condition: New
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