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Christmas: Its Origin and Associations

Christmas: Its Origin and Associations

Dawson, W. F.

Hardcover

AnthropologyFiction AnthologiesGeneral Christianity

ISBN10: 1161380515
ISBN13: 9781161380514
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: May 23 2010
Pages: 380
Weight: 2.57
Height: 0.88 Width: 8.50 Depth: 11.00
Language: English
Christmas: Its Origin and Associations is a book written by W. F. Dawson that explores the history and traditions of Christmas. The book delves into the origins of Christmas, tracing its roots back to pagan celebrations and the birth of Jesus Christ. It also examines the various customs and practices associated with the holiday, such as gift-giving, caroling, and the use of evergreens and mistletoe. Dawson provides a detailed account of how Christmas has been celebrated throughout history, from medieval times to the present day. The book is a comprehensive guide for anyone interested in the history and cultural significance of Christmas.1902. The origin and associations of Christmas, together with its historical events and festive celebrations during 19 centuries: depicting, by pen and pencil, memorable celebrations, stately meetings of early kings, remarkable events, romantic episodes, brave deeds, picturesque customs, time honored sports, royal Christmases, coronations and royal marriages, chivalric feats, court banquetings and revelings, Christmas at the colleges and the inns of court, popular festivities, and Christmas keeping in different parts of the world, derived from the most authentic sources and arranged chronologically. Illustrated.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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