Christmas in America by Penne Lee Restad
Describing the evolution of Christmas celebrations in America, this study describes how there came about such holiday traditions as Santa Claus, Christmas trees and gift-giving. The book also explores the impact of popular entertainment and culture on the Yuletide season.
both informative and illuminating, a gem of cultural history.. Best of all, Restad offers an intelligent and richly furnished answer to all the Christmas killjoys who shake their heads over modern materialism and secularism. * Christina Hardyment, The Independent *
a charmingly informative work of social history * Sally Singer, The Guardian *
a charmingly informative work of social history * Sally Singer, The Guardian *
Penne L. Restad is a freelance writer.
| SKU | Unavailable |
| ISBN 13 | 9780195093001 |
| ISBN 10 | 0195093003 |
| Title | Christmas in America |
| Author | Penne Lee Restad |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Hardback |
| Publisher | Oxford University Press |
| Year published | 1995-12-07 |
| Number of pages | 230 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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