{"product_id":"christmas-by-andy-thomas-9781782407805","title":"Christmas","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThese festive traditions have developed in many directions around the world. \u003cem\u003eChristmas\u003c\/em\u003e 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Allen \u0026 Unwin Aotearoa New Zealand","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47485996597484,"sku":"9781782407805","price":22.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9781782407805-christmas.jpg?v=1775720640","url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/products\/christmas-by-andy-thomas-9781782407805","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}