This comprehensive and completely nonsectarian treasury details the origins and evolution of Christmas traditions, and the significance of religious and secular practices during the Yuletide. Also includes background on caroling, gifts, Yule logs, and much more. Scholarly, yet infinitely fascinating.... read more
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This comprehensive and completely nonsectarian treasury details the origins and evolution of Christmas traditions, and the significance of religious and secular practices during the Yuletide. Also includes background on caroling, gifts, Yule logs, and much more. Scholarly, yet infinitely fascinating.
Reprint of Christmas in Ritual and Tradition, Christian and Pagan, 1912 edition.
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