The Truth about Christmas
Author | : Philip Ardagh |
Publisher | : MacMillan Children's Books |
Total Pages | : 0 |
Release | : 2012-10 |
ISBN-10 | : 1447201671 |
ISBN-13 | : 9781447201670 |
Rating | : 4/5 (670 Downloads) |
Download or read book The Truth about Christmas written by Philip Ardagh and published by MacMillan Children's Books. This book was released on 2012-10 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Want to know the truth about Christmas? Then this beautiful gift book is for you!The truth about Christmas - its traditions unravelled! Have you ever wondered: - Who decided to celebrate Jesus' birthday on 25th December . . . and why? - Who exactly was Saint Nicholas? - Why do we kiss under the mistletoe? - When was the first Christmas card sent? - What on earth has a Yule log got to do with Christmas? - Did Father Christmas really used to wear green? - Who invented the advent calendar? - What do crackers have to do with Christmas? - Where do the flying reindeer come from? - What's all the holly and ivy for? - Why are carols called carols? - What exactly is a manger? - Why have a fairy, not an angel at the top of the tree? The answers to these and many other festive questions can be found within the covers of this delightful little book!