Christmas Miscellany by Jonathan Green

Christmas Miscellany by Jonathan Green

Have you ever wondered why we celebrate Christmas the way we do? In this whimsical book, Jonathan Green tells you all about the fascinating stories behind our most beloved holiday traditions. Make yourself cozy by the fireplace, open up this fully illustrated treasure trove, and learn:

Why we sing carols

Why we burn Yule logs

Why we hang stockings

Why we kiss under the mistletoe

Why we send greeting cards

Why there are twelve days of Christmas

And what is figgy pudding?

Each chapter explores a different custom and its history: when and where it started, how it has changed over the centuries, and why we still love to recreate it today. You'll learn why holly and ivy are important symbols, who Good King Wenceslas was, and why we eat turkey for Christmas dinner. Additional fun facts and trivia are sprinkled throughout, accompanied by classic illustrations. This is the perfect gift or stocking stuffer for curious-minded friends and family this holiday season

Jonathan D. (Jonathan D.) Green is the Dean of the College at Sweet Briar College, as well as a composer and conductor. He is the author of J.S. Bach's Choral-Orchestral Works: A Conductor's Handbook. A Conductor's Guide to Choral Orchestral Works, Twentieth-Century, volume 1 (Scarecrow Press, 1994) and volume 2 (Scarecrow Press, 1998), as well as A Conductor's Guide to Choral-Orchestral Works, Classical Period (Scarecrow Press, 2001).

SKU	Unavailable
ISBN 13	9781602397576
ISBN 10	1602397570
Title	Christmas Miscellany
Author	Jonathan Green
Series	Books Of Miscellany
Condition	Unavailable
Binding Type	Hardback
Publisher	Skyhorse Publishing
Year published	2009-11-01
Number of pages	184
Cover note	Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.