Publication

2007-12-30 - English Heritage

Language

English

Word Count

34,000 words, Guess

Page Count

136 pages

Physical Format

Hardcover

Identifiers

and 2 more
  • Goodreads63640
  • LibraryThing9782146

Classifications

  • LCCGT4985 .K455 2007

Description

Why do the English have turkey and Christmas pudding at our Christmas dinner? Why were children encouraged to burn their fingers at Christmas in Victorian England? What was the kissing bough? The answers are in this compendium of the festive season, which is stuffed full of fascinating facts, spiced with extracts of poetry and prose and served with a delightful selection of illustrations. Ancient customs, traditional recipes and the religious beliefs behind all the merry-making are all included in this book, which will delight anyone who loves Christmas and the festive season.

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