Where Did Christmas Come From?

Download or read book Where Did Christmas Come From? written by Al Remson and published by Perigee Trade. This book was released on 1996 with total page 100 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Today, Christmas is celebrated with a host of rituals and conventions, from decorating the evergreen tree to lighting the Yule log, from hanging a beribboned wreath on the door to exchanging brightly wrapped gifts with our families and friends. But what are the origins of these traditions?" "This entertaining compendium explores the symbols and ceremonies, the popular stories and arcane lore, the rites and rituals that have been passed down from generation to generation to become our most beloved Christmas traditions."--BOOK JACKET.Title Summary field provided by Blackwell North America, Inc. All Rights Reserved