Christmas Merrymaking - Hardcover

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Barbara Hallman Kissinger, a resident of Burlington, Iowa, has had a long career in the crafts and collectibles field, in particular, those relating to Christmas. She designed and marketed her own line of wooden folk-art Santas that were sold in thirty states. Her other design projects include embroidery patterns for VSM Sewing, Inc. and wooden craft items for Better Homes and Gardens . In addition to researching and collecting materials about the history of Christmas, Ms. Kissinger, dressed as Mrs. Claus, has given holiday presentations to schoolchildren. She is also the author of Christmas Past, published by Pelican.

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An enduring display of Christmas traditions throughout Europe and the United States, this book is filled with more than 150 colorful illustrations. Nostalgic images introduce the many faces of Father Christmas, including Santa Claus, St. Nicholas, and King Christmas of England. Other images of playful children, angels, toys, trees, and Christmas elves are accompanied by detailed descriptions that recount the widely celebrated holiday from traditional festivities in England to the influence Germans had on the holiday in a young America.

Festive works of art tell the heartwarming tales of time-honored traditions such as the King of the Bean of the Twelfth Night cake and minced pies, which superstition says determine how many happy months you will have in the New Year.

Samples from the author's extensive collection of artwork and lore create a seamless exploration of Christmas from country to country.

Barbara Hallman Kissinger has had a long career in the crafts and collectibles field, in particular, those relating to Christmas. She designed and marketed her own line of wooden folk-art Santas that were sold in thirty states. Her other design projects include embroidery patterns for VSM Sewing, Inc. and wooden craft items for Better Homes and Gardens. In addition to researching and collecting materials about the history of Christmas, Ms. Kissinger, dressed as Mrs. Claus, has given holiday presentations to schoolchildren. Ms. Kissinger is the author of Christmas Past, published by Pelican.