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Christmas

A short history from solstice to santa
By Andy Thomas
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Christmas by Andy Thomas explores the rich history behind one of the world's most celebrated festive seasons. It traces the origins of Christmas from ancient Midwinter ceremonies and the festival of Sol Invictus to Constantine's Christianisation of the celebration and medieval customs of 'misrule'. The book reveals how solstice festivities became an occasion of communal joy, evolving across cultures and centuries.

Offering a deeper understanding beyond the lights and tinsel, it explains why Christmas endures in meaning despite the rise of modern commercialism.
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An insightful read for those interested in religion, spirituality, history, and festive traditions. Ideal for readers who wish to discover the cultural and historical roots of Christmas beyond its contemporary celebration.

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Christmas tells the fuller story behind the sparkle and the merriment, and shows why, despite all the modern commercialism, Christmas has survived and still has meaning for us today.

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In an intriguing and entertaining journey, this book uncovers the fascinating background to one of the biggest festive seasons. From the ancient ceremonies celebrating Midwinter to festivals of Sol Invictus, and from Constantine's establishment of a Christian festival to medieval 'misrule', the time around the solstice has long been an opportunity for people to come together and rejoice.

These festive traditions have developed in many directions around the world. Christmas tells the fuller story behind the sparkle and the merriment, and shows why, despite all the modern commercialism, Christmas has survived and still has meaning for us today.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781782407805

Publisher: Quarto Publishing PLC

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 01 October 2019

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Ivy Press

Illustration: 40

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Width: 139.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 250g

Pages: 144

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Andy Thomas is one of the UK's most experienced lecturers and authors on folklore, histories and unexplained mysteries. He has made numerous appearances on radio and TV, including BBC One's The One Show. He is renowned for his thought-provoking and entertaining books and lectures, and speaks prolifically to all kinds of audiences across Britain and around the world.

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