As seen in Elle, The Associated Press, and Real Simple, this book offers a unique and groundbreaking visual celebration of Christmas, a joyous religious and cultural occasion observed by billions of people around the world.
The origins of Christmas are in the Christian observance of the birth of Christ on 25 December and, since the early 20th century, it has become a secular holiday with a myriad of decorations, rituals, and themes. This book explores the many traditions and visual touchstones that have shaped the holiday.
Key themes covered include Advent and the Nativity; the Christmas tree and holiday decorations; gift giving and carol singing; classic Christmas films; and festive music. The book also showcases a broad spectrum of global festive traditions from many different cultures, such as fried chicken eaten for Christmas dinner, surfing Santas, and shoes filled with carrots. Explore more from our Printfresh Holiday Shop.
