O Christmas Tree
Its History and Holiday Traditions
$20.50
- Paperback
32 pages
- Release Date
1 January 2014
Summary
Explore the roots of the modern Christmas tree with this perfect holiday gift for kids.P#160;Plt;brPgt;Plt;brPgt;When did people Plt;iPgt;reallyPlt;/iPgt; start putting up Christmas treesP#8212;and why? From ancient Egyptian and Roman winter solstice customs to the eleventh-century European miracle plays and sixteenth-century New YearP#39;s customs that gave us decorated trees full of candlelight, Jacqueline Farmer walks through the histories and cultures that combined to produce the current-day practice of the Christmas tree.P#160;Beautiful illustrations capture the magic and festivity of the holiday season.P#160;Includes information about how these special evergreens are grown and harvested. Back matter includes fun facts and a list of further reading.
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9781580892391 |
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| ISBN-10: | 1580892396 |
| Author: | Jacqueline Farmer, Joanne Friar |
| Publisher: | Charlesbridge Publishing,U.S. |
| Imprint: | Charlesbridge Publishing,U.S. |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Number of Pages: | 32 |
| Release Date: | 1 January 2014 |
| Weight: | 193g |
| Dimensions: | 4mm x 219mm x 277mm |
| Audience Age: | 5-8 |
Jacqueline Farmer
Jaqueline Farmer is the author of APPLES, PUMPKINS, VALENTINE BE MINE, among other books for young readers. She lives in Greensboro, North Carolina.
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