O Christmas Tree
Its History and Holiday Traditions
Published on 1. July 2010
Book
Paperback/Softback
32 pages
978-1-58089-239-1 (ISBN)
Description
Explore the roots of the modern Christmas tree!
When did people really start putting up Christmas trees-and why? From ancient Egyptian and Roman winter solstice customs to the eleventh-century European miracle plays and sixteenth-century New Year's customs that gave us decorated trees full of candlelight, Jacqueline Farmer walks through the histories and cultures that combined to produce the current-day practice of the Christmas tree. Beautiful illustrations capture the magic and festivity of the holiday season. Includes information about how these special evergreens are grown and harvested. Back matter includes fun facts and a list of further reading.
When did people really start putting up Christmas trees-and why? From ancient Egyptian and Roman winter solstice customs to the eleventh-century European miracle plays and sixteenth-century New Year's customs that gave us decorated trees full of candlelight, Jacqueline Farmer walks through the histories and cultures that combined to produce the current-day practice of the Christmas tree. Beautiful illustrations capture the magic and festivity of the holiday season. Includes information about how these special evergreens are grown and harvested. Back matter includes fun facts and a list of further reading.
More details
Language
English
Place of publication
Watertown
United States
Target group
Children/juvenile
US School Grade: From Kindergarten to Third Grade, Interest Age: From 5 to 8 years
Product notice
Paperback (trade)
Dimensions
Height: 282 mm
Width: 217 mm
Thickness: 5 mm
Weight
193 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-58089-239-1 (9781580892391)
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Schweitzer Classification