Christmas: A Candid History

Tells the story of Christmas - from its pre-Christian roots, through the birth of Jesus, to the holiday's spread across Europe into the Americas and beyond, and to its mind-boggling transformation through modern consumerism. This book explores the historical origins of traditions including Santa, the reindeer, gift giving, and the Christmas tree.

• | Author: Bruce David Forbes
• | Publisher: University of California Press
• | Publication Date: Oct 10, 2007
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• | Binding: Paperback / softback
• | ISBN-13: 9780520258020
• | ISBN-10: 0520258029