9781782407805 - Christmas: A short history from solstice to santa von Thomas, Andy (5 Ergebnisse)

Hardcover. Zustand: As New. No Jacket. Pages are clean and are not marred by notes or folds of any kind. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.

Hardcover. Zustand: Good. No Jacket. Pages can have notes/highlighting. Spine may show signs of wear. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.

Hardcover. Zustand: Good. No Jacket. Pages can have notes/highlighting. Spine may show signs of wear. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.

Zustand: Like New. Most items will be dispatched the same or the next working day. An apparently unread copy in perfect condition. Dust cover is intact with no nicks or tears. Spine has no signs of creasing. Pages are clean and not marred by notes or folds of any kind.

Paperback. Zustand: 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 associations symbolism of the Nativity excesses of the Roman festival of Saturnalia Puritan ban of Christmas Victorian-era revival introduction and rise ofgift-giving origins and developments of Father Christmas food and traditions from around the world history of its stories, songs and symbols Andy 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.