Bibliograph

Stories behind the great traditions of Christmas, Ace Collins ; illustrations by Clint Hansen

Type

Label

Stories behind the great traditions of Christmas, Ace Collins ; illustrations by Clint Hansen

Language

eng

Illustrations

illustrations

Index

no index present

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

Stories behind the great traditions of Christmas

Oclc number

57579234

Responsibility statement

Ace Collins ; illustrations by Clint Hansen

Series statement

Thorndike Press large print inspirational

Summary

Examines the people, places, events, stories, and legends that have shaped Christmas traditions

Table Of Contents

Advent -- Angels -- Birthday cake for Jesus -- Boxing day -- Candy canes -- Carols and caroling -- Christmas cards -- Christmas seals -- Christmas trees -- The colors of Christmas -- Decorations and ornaments -- Epiphany -- Gifts -- Handel's Messiah -- Holly -- Lights -- Mistletoe -- Movies of Christmas -- Nativity scenes and Christmas pageants -- The nutcracker ballet -- Poinsettias -- Santa Claus -- Stockings -- The twelve days of Christmas -- Xmas -- Yule logs

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