An edition of A Christmas miscellany
(2009)
Christmas miscellany
everything you always wanted to know about Christmas
by Jonathan Green
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Reveals the origins of many Christmas traditions from why people go caroling to the practice of sending greeting cards, in a nostalgic tribute that includes coverage of historical and religious customs.
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A Christmas miscellany: everything you always wanted to know about Christmas
2009, Skyhorse Pub.
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Christmas Miscellany: Everything You Always Wanted to Know about Christmas
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Table of Contents
What is myrrh anyway?
Why is Christmas celebrated on December 25?
Why is turkey eaten at Christmas?
Where does the Christmas tree come from?
Why are cards sent at Christmas?
Why are carols sung at Christmastime?
Why do people open Advent calendars in the run-up to Christmas
Why are stockings hung up on Christmas Eve?
Why do people put up Christmas decorations?
What is figgy pudding?
Who were the three kings?
Where does the Christmas wreath come from?
Why are reindeer so associated with Christmas?
What are the twelves days of Christmas?
Why is fish eaten on Christmas Eve?
When, and why, was Christmas canceled?
What is a Yule log?
What was the first Noël?
What have holly and ivy got to do with Christmas?
What is mulled wine?
Why are sprouts eaten with Christmas dinner?
Why do we display Nativity scenes at Christmas?
What is wassailing?
Who was Good King Wenceslas?
Why do people kiss under the mistletoe?
Why is Christmas so often shortened to Xmas?
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