{"product_id":"christmas-isbn-9781782407805","title":"Christmas","description":"\u003cb\u003eCovering ancient ceremonies, mythology, the gospels, and traditions from around the world, this book uncovers the fascinating background to one of the biggest festive seasons—Christmas. \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e 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 \u003cb\u003esocial history\u003c\/b\u003e.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Learn about the:\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eastrological\u003c\/b\u003e associations\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cb\u003eNativity\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eexcesses of the Roman festival of \u003cb\u003eSaturnalia\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003ePuritan ban\u003c\/b\u003e of Christmas \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eintroduction and rise of \u003cb\u003egift-giving\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eorigins and developments of \u003cb\u003eSanta Claus\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003efood\u003c\/b\u003e and \u003cb\u003etraditions\u003c\/b\u003e from around the world\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ehistory of its \u003cb\u003estories\u003c\/b\u003e, \u003cb\u003esongs\u003c\/b\u003e and \u003cb\u003esymbols\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003eAndy Thomas is a lecturer and author on folklore, histories and conspiracy theories 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 \u003cb\u003ewhy Christmas has survived and still has meaning for us today.\u003c\/b\u003e","brand":"Ivy Press","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44896630735077,"sku":"NP9781782407805","price":14.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1842\/7735\/files\/f9eb00b0-a7d6-4b59-9d4a-ab0100457d4e.jpg?v=1767848814","url":"https:\/\/k12savings.com\/es\/products\/christmas-isbn-9781782407805","provider":"K12savings","version":"1.0","type":"link"}