Introduces readers to early celebrations of Christmas around the world and includes beautiful illustrations that focus on Christmas customs and traditions of the Victorian era, each spread featuring a particular Christmas theme and explanation of its origin.
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ISBN: 0778735060
ISBN: 9780778735069
Physical Description:32 p. : col. ill. ; 29 cm.print
Publisher:New York : Crabtree Pub. Co., c2011.
General Note: Includes index.
Formatted Contents Note: Christmas long ago -- The story of Christmas -- Decorating the home -- Ghost stories and games -- Christmas Eve -- The Christmas tree -- Gifts for chidren -- Who was Saint Nicholas? -- A visit from St. Nicholas -- Santa's workshop -- Christmas angels -- Christmas dinner -- Parties and weddings -- Ringing in the new year