Stories Behind the Great Traditions of Christmas

This is actually my second copy. I lost my first and needed it for research. Ever wonder why about a Christmas tradition? This book answers most.

Reading this book help sooo much in teaching my grandchildren how and why we use certain things to signify certain items at Christmas time.

This is actually the second time I've bought this book. I enjoyed it so much, I ordered a copy for my sister as a Christmas gift. She loved it, too!

In this book, author Ace Collins traces the history behind various popular Christmas traditions, from caroling and ornaments to mistletoe and yule logs. Collins provides various theories on the origins of each tradition, some of which date back to even before Christ's birth. He also does a nice job of explaining the rise in popularity of each activity as it moved into the mainstream of Christmas celebrations. Finally, the book carries a strong Christian message, as Collins talks about connecting each modern tradition back to its original roots in commemorating Christ's birth. This is a perfect little book to teach children about the history behind Christmas or for adults looking to find greater meaning in this much-commercialized holiday.

As a history buff, I fully enjoyed learning new things about the history of Christmas traditions. I found it interesting that Christmas trees were first hung upside down. Ace has written another wonderful book. I have enjoyed reading many of his other treats and he has lived up to his reputation with this one!!