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Did you know that the custom of Christmas card sending only became widespread in the late 1800s? That Christmas carols were first composed in the fourth century? That certain Christmas customs, many still practiced in the early twentieth century, may have derived from that darkest... Read Full Overview

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The Origin and Purpose of Festivals-Ideas suggested by Christmas-Pagan and Christian Elements-The Names of the Festival-Foundation of the Feast of the Nativity-Its Relation to the Epiphany-December 25 and... Read Full Overview

This is a survey of the history and folklore surrounding Christmas and related holidays, originally published in England in 1912. Part I covers the history of Christmas as a Christian feast day and how that developed. Part II discusses pre-Christian festivals and observances... Read Full Overview

Comprehensive, nonsectarian treasury details the origins and evolution of Christmas, and significance of religious and secular practices during the yuletide. Includes caroling, gifts, yule logs, much more. Scholarly, yet fascinating.

This is a survey of the history and folklore surrounding Christmas and related holidays, originally published in England in 1912. Part I covers the history of Christmas as a Christian feast day and how that developed. Part II discusses pre-Christian festivals and observances... Read Full Overview

""Christmas In Ritual And Tradition: Christian And Pagan"" is a book written by Clement A. Miles and first published in 1912. The book explores the history and traditions of the Christmas holiday, examining both the Christian and pagan origins of the holiday. The author delves... Read Full Overview

""Christmas in Ritual and Tradition: Christian and Pagan"" is a comprehensive book written by Clement A. Miles in 1912. The book explores the history and traditions of Christmas, both from a Christian and pagan perspective. The author delves into the origins of Christmas, tracing... Read Full Overview

This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the original. Due to its age, it may contain imperfections such as marks, notations, marginalia and flawed pages. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for... Read Full Overview

A tour of the customs and traditions of Christmas. This volume covers everything from Christmas Cards to Present-Giving -- along with everything in between Full of insightful scholarship and fun facts.

Discover the Magic of Christmas: A Journey Through Time and Tradition Step into a world where the warmth of Christmas transcends centuries in ""Christmas in Ritual and Tradition, Christian and Pagan"" by Clement A. Miles. This captivating exploration unveils the rich legacy of... Read Full Overview