The Atlas of Christmas : The Merriest, Tastiest, Quirkiest Holiday Traditions from Around the World
by
Alex Palmer
Book Details
Format
Hardback or Cased Book
ISBN-10
0762470399
ISBN-13
9780762470396
Publisher
Running Press,U.S.
Imprint
Running Press Adult
Country of Manufacture
CN
Country of Publication
GB
Publication Date
Oct 15th, 2020
Print length
256 Pages
Weight
524 grams
Dimensions
14.00 x 17.90 x 2.40 cms
Product Classification:
Christian life & practiceCultural studiesFood & societySociology: customs & traditions
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A festive, delightfully-illustrated compendium that features holiday traditions from around the world. From Jólabókaflóð (Christmas Book Flood) in Iceland to Festa dei sette pesci (Feast of Fishes) in Italy and Christmas lanterns in the Philippines.
Discover the fascinating (and sometimes downright odd!) ways that people and nations celebrate the holiday season and share this festive compendium''s unique traditions together with family and friends.
Do you know that in Guatemala there''s a "Burn the Devil" tradition to kick off the Christmas season, where revelers gather to set fire to devil-piñatas? In Sweden, a popular figure in Christmas traditions is the Yule Goat, a rowdy, menacing character who demands gifts. And in Japan, a big bucket of Kentucky Fried Chicken has become the classic Christmas Day feast. These and many other global Christmas traditions are featured here in this delightful book. From decorations and activities to feasts and special treats, there''s a wide range of both lovely and unusual traditions from around the globe.
Do you know that in Guatemala there''s a "Burn the Devil" tradition to kick off the Christmas season, where revelers gather to set fire to devil-piñatas? In Sweden, a popular figure in Christmas traditions is the Yule Goat, a rowdy, menacing character who demands gifts. And in Japan, a big bucket of Kentucky Fried Chicken has become the classic Christmas Day feast. These and many other global Christmas traditions are featured here in this delightful book. From decorations and activities to feasts and special treats, there''s a wide range of both lovely and unusual traditions from around the globe.
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