Christmas: Tradition, Truth and Total Baubles
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Christmas: Tradition, Truth and Total Baubles by Nick Page
***featured in the Evening Standard's best humour books of 2020*** Fun, quirky facts about the fascinating history of Christmas -- a perfect stocking-filler
this author and comedy writer delves deep into the mythology surrounding Christmas lore and, with relish, explodes the myths * Saga *
CHRISTMAS is an unashamedly adolescent romp, hilariously debunking traditions sacred and secular, clearing the clutter for Christ* Church Times *
'fun and informative' * Irish Independent *
Fascinating * The Sunday Times *
it's fascinating...There's no doubting his eye for detail. * The Sunday Times *
'featured in the Evening Standard's best humour books of 2020' * Evening Standard *
Delves deep into the mythology surrounding Christmas lore and,with relish, explodes the myths. * Saga Magazine *
a fun and informative read. Page doesn't just denounce various claims and assumptions; he digs into a tonne of source material to uncover what exactly was the case...full of interesting little titbits which makes it an ideal Christmas gift. * Independent Ireland *
Combining in-depth historical research with cheerfully irreverent humour...This is really good fun - and informative. * Preach Magazine *
Nick Page in his inimitable style debunks the myths that have grown up around Christmas ...a book that you could give to your hard-to-buy for male relative. * Woman Alive *
With infectious humour and a friendly tone, Nick Page explores how our festive traditions have evolved...this book is a merry and captivating guide to Christmas celebration. * CHRISTIANITY MAGAZINE *
CHRISTMAS is an unashamedly adolescent romp, hilariously debunking traditions sacred and secular, clearing the clutter for Christ* Church Times *
'fun and informative' * Irish Independent *
Fascinating * The Sunday Times *
it's fascinating...There's no doubting his eye for detail. * The Sunday Times *
'featured in the Evening Standard's best humour books of 2020' * Evening Standard *
Delves deep into the mythology surrounding Christmas lore and,with relish, explodes the myths. * Saga Magazine *
a fun and informative read. Page doesn't just denounce various claims and assumptions; he digs into a tonne of source material to uncover what exactly was the case...full of interesting little titbits which makes it an ideal Christmas gift. * Independent Ireland *
Combining in-depth historical research with cheerfully irreverent humour...This is really good fun - and informative. * Preach Magazine *
Nick Page in his inimitable style debunks the myths that have grown up around Christmas ...a book that you could give to your hard-to-buy for male relative. * Woman Alive *
With infectious humour and a friendly tone, Nick Page explores how our festive traditions have evolved...this book is a merry and captivating guide to Christmas celebration. * CHRISTIANITY MAGAZINE *
Prized for his skills as a writer, speaker, unlicensed historian, applied ranter and general information-monger, Nick Page has written over 70 books, including THE TABLOID BIBLE, the 'Longest Week' trilogy and, most recently, his NEARLY INFALLIBLE HISTORY series. Nick lives in Oxfordshire with his wife Claire and their three daughters.
| SKU | Unavailable |
| ISBN 13 | 9781529334081 |
| ISBN 10 | 152933408X |
| Title | Christmas: Tradition, Truth and Total Baubles |
| Author | Nick Page |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Hardback |
| Publisher | John Murray Press |
| Year published | 2020-10-29 |
| Number of pages | 256 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
| Note | Unavailable |