Christmas by Andy Thomas
Covering ancient ceremonies, mythology, the gospels and traditions from around the world, Andy Thomas uncovers the fascinating background to one 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 of gift-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 book tells the fuller story behind the sparkle and the merriment, and shows why Christmas has survived and still has meaning for us today.Andy Thomas is one of the UK’s most experienced lecturers and authors on folklore, histories and unexplained mysteries. He has made numerous appearances on radio and TV, including BBC One’s The One Show, andNational Geographic and History channels. He is renowned for his thought-provoking and entertaining books and lectures, and speaks prolifically to all kinds of audiences across Britain and around the world.
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| ISBN 13 | 9781782407805 |
| ISBN 10 | 1782407804 |
| Title | Christmas |
| Author | Andy Thomas |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Hardback |
| Publisher | Quarto Publishing PLC |
| Year published | 2019-10-01 |
| Number of pages | 144 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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