The Modern Christmas in America: A Cultural History of Gift Giving
(Part of the The American Social Experience Series Series)
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In days of old, Christmas was defined by the custom of exchanging simple handmade gifts. Today, it has become a multi-billion industry, synonymous with commercialism and consumption. How did this transformation occur? In this incisive and engaging examination of how Christmas has evolved since 1880, Waits chronicles the history of the holiday, from its origin to its current form. The book is illustrated with dozens of historical photographs and will...
Format:Paperback
Language:English
ISBN:0814792847
ISBN13:9780814792841
Release Date:October 1994
Publisher:New York University Press
Length:290 Pages
Weight:1.00 lbs.
Dimensions:0.7" x 9.0" x 6.1"
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