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Written for everyone who loves and is simultaneously driven crazy by the holiday season, <I>Christmas: A Candid History </I>provides an enlightening, entertaining perspective on how the annual Yuletide celebration got to be what it is today. In a fascinating, concise tour through history, the book tells the story of Christmas—from its pre-Christian roots, through the birth of Jesus, to the holiday's spread across Europe into the Americas and beyond, and to its mind-boggling transformation through modern consumerism. Packed with intriguing stories, based on research into myriad sources, full of insights, the book explores the historical origins of traditions including Santa, the reindeer, gift giving, the Christmas tree, Christmas songs and movies, and more. The book also offers some provocative ideas for reclaiming the joy and meaning of this beloved, yet often frustrating, season amid the pressures of our fast-paced consumer culture. <br /><br /><b>DID YOU KNOW</b><br /><br />For three centuries Christians did not celebrate Christmas? <br /><br />Puritans in England and New England made Christmas observances illegal? <br /><br />St. Nicholas is an <I>elf </I>in the famous poem «The Night Before Christmas»? <br /><br />President Franklin Roosevelt changed the dateof Thanksgiving in order to lengthen the Christmas shopping season? <br /><br />Coca-Cola helped fashion Santa Claus's look in an advertising campaign?

Святочный рассказ с привидениями «A Christmas Carol» («Гимн Рождеству») – одно из немногих английских произведений о Рождестве, гимн в прозе, наполненный светлым чувством праздника. Англичане верят в чудо Рождества. Пусть хоть на один день, но счастье может посетить дом, в котором раньше гостила безнадега! Даже старый черствый скряга Скрудж под Рождество становится добряком и усыновляет сиротку Тима. Данная аудиокнига на русском и английском языках. A Christmas Carol The Signalman Гимн Рождеству Связист

Полный вариант заголовка: «Some ancient Christmas carols : with the tunes to which they were formerly sung in the West of England / collected by Davies Gilbert».

Christmas time is time of hopes, plans and wishes. During 90 days you will go the way from dream to goal. Every day you take 1 step to your goal. Make your wishes come true. Create your Magical Christmas story!