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The Christmas Encyclopedia
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Author : William D. Crump
language : en
Publisher: McFarland
Release Date : 2006
The Christmas Encyclopedia written by William D. Crump and has been published by McFarland this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2006 with Reference categories.
Did you know that Iraqi Christians celebrate Christmas Eve with a bonfire of thorns? That farmers in the Netherlands practice Midwinter Horn Blowing throughout the Advent season? That people in Caracas, Venezuela, roller-skate to midnight mass on Christmas Eve? Find these fascinating facts and hundreds more in this new edition of William Crump's acclaimed Christmas Encyclopedia. From Charles Dickens to Robert Frost, from Mele Kalikimaka to Messiah, and from Charlie Brown to the Waltons, all our favorite Christmas traditions--modern and vintage--are covered here. Crump's second edition of this comprehensive reference work adds 120 new entries, bringing the total number of Christmas-related topics to more than 480. Subjects include individual carols and songs, Christmas episodes of television series, literary figures, and popular Christmas symbols, as well as the origins of some of our most celebrated Christmas traditions. Unique to this work is its emphasis on Christmas as depicted in the popular media, with entries covering literary works, motion pictures and television specials expressing holiday themes.
The Christmas Encyclopedia 4th Ed
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Author : William D. Crump
language : en
Publisher: McFarland
Release Date : 2022-12-16
The Christmas Encyclopedia 4th Ed written by William D. Crump and has been published by McFarland this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2022-12-16 with Religion categories.
From the manger of Jesus Christ to the 21st century, this encyclopedia explores more than 2,000 years of Christmas past and present through 966 entries packed with a wide variety of historical and pop-culture subjects. Entries detail customs and traditions from around the world as well as classic Christmas movies, TV series/specials and animated cartoons. Arranged alphabetically by entry name, the book includes the historical background of popular sacred and secular songs as well as accounts of beloved literary works with Christmas themes from such noted authors as Charles Dickens, Louisa May Alcott, Hans Christian Andersen, Pearl Buck, Henry Van Dyke and others. All things Christmas are available here in one comprehensive volume.
The World Encyclopedia Of Christmas
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Author : Gerry Bowler
language : en
Publisher: McClelland & Stewart
Release Date : 2012-10-23
The World Encyclopedia Of Christmas written by Gerry Bowler and has been published by McClelland & Stewart this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2012-10-23 with Religion categories.
At last, a truly comprehensive look at Christmas and all of its customs with its long history around the world. The World Encyclopedia of Christmas contains articles on the history of Christmas baking, drinking, and merrymaking, and Christmas dramas, music, literature, art, and films. It includes entries on the evolution of the Christmas tree and the Christmas card, gift-giving, and decoration of church and home. There are profiles of the many gift-bringers, from Santa Claus to Babouschka, and miraculous tales of the numerous saints associated with the season. And there are histories of seasonal celebrations and folk customs around the world, from the United States to Japan, from Egypt to Iceland. Who, for example, knew the links between the Punch and Judy show and Christmas? That the medieval Paradise tree hung with tempting apples was the forerunner of the Christmas tree? About the Peerie Guizers, who terrorized the Shetland Islands, going door-to-door for Christmas charity? Or what Freudians make of our interest in Christmas stockings and Santa’s entrance through the chimney? There are detailed accounts of Wren Boys and Star Boys, mumming and wassailing, the Feast of Fools and the origins of eggnog. And of course stories of the Nativity and legends of the Magi. With beautifully illustrated accounts ranging from the pagan roots of Yuletide, through the birth of Christ, and the long and fascinating history of the festival ever since, The World Encyclopedia of Christmas, is a rich and continually surprising array of religious and secular history, trivia, literature, and art. This wonderful book deserves to find a home with every family that celebrates Christmas.
Encyclopedia Of Christmas
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Author : Tanya Gulevich
language : en
Publisher: Visible Ink Press
Release Date : 2002-09-01
Encyclopedia Of Christmas written by Tanya Gulevich and has been published by Visible Ink Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2002-09-01 with Reference categories.
"Like sparkling lights and colorful ornaments on a holiday tree, Encyclopedia of Christmas offers myriad facts all in one place. The subtitle says it all: 'Nearly 200 alphabetically arranged entries covering all aspects of Christmas, including folk customs, religious observances, history, legends, symbols, and related days from Europe, America, and around the world.' The Encyclopedia's strong point is its international coverage reflected in the 20 or so entries devoted to Christmas in specific countries or regions all over the world, and the multicultural flavor of its articles. Web sites are offered for countries, Christmas trees, customs, and Christmas movies. Fact- and fun-filled, this is a resource for everyone."--"Outstanding reference sources 2000", American Libraries, May 2000. Comp. by the Reference Sources Committee, RUSA, ALA.
The Christmas Encyclopedia 3d Ed
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Author : William D. Crump
language : en
Publisher: McFarland
Release Date : 2013-09-04
The Christmas Encyclopedia 3d Ed written by William D. Crump and has been published by McFarland this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2013-09-04 with Religion categories.
This considerably expanded third edition of The Christmas Encyclopedia (2001) adds 281 new entries, bringing the total number of Christmas topics to more than 760. Continuing in the format of the previous editions, a wide variety of subjects are included: individual carols and songs; historical events at Christmastime; popular Christmas symbols; Christmas plants, place names, and stamps; and celebrations in countries around the world, including the origins of some of the most cherished traditions in the United States. Unique to this work is its emphasis on Christmas as depicted in the popular media, with entries covering literary works such as Call Me Mrs. Miracle and Silver Bells, classic television series such as Bonanza and Little House on the Prairie, motion pictures such as Arthur Christmas and Santa Clause 3, and television specials expressing holiday themes.
Encyclopedia Of Christmas
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Author : Tanya Gulevich
language : en
Publisher: Turtleback Books
Release Date : 2002-10-01
Encyclopedia Of Christmas written by Tanya Gulevich and has been published by Turtleback Books this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2002-10-01 with Reference categories.
"Like sparkling lights and colorful ornaments on a holiday tree, Encyclopedia of Christmas offers myriad facts all in one place. The subtitle says it all: 'Nearly 200 alphabetically arranged entries covering all aspects of Christmas, including folk custom
Happy Holidays Animated
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Author : William D. Crump
language : en
Publisher: McFarland
Release Date : 2019-03-11
Happy Holidays Animated written by William D. Crump and has been published by McFarland this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2019-03-11 with Performing Arts categories.
Since the early 20th century, animated Christmas cartoons have brightened the holiday season around the world--first in theaters, then on television. From devotional portrayals of the Nativity to Santa battling villains and monsters, this encyclopedia catalogs more than 1,800 international Christmas-themed cartoons and others with year-end themes of Hanukkah, Kwanzaa and the New Year. Explore beloved television specials such as A Charlie Brown Christmas, theatrical shorts such as Santa's Workshop, holiday episodes from animated television series like American Dad! and The Simpsons, feature films like The Nutcracker Prince and obscure productions such as The Insects' Christmas, along with numerous adaptations and parodies of such classics as A Christmas Carol and Twas the Night before Christmas.
Encyclopedia Of Christmas And New Year S Celebrations
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Author : Tanya Gulevich
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2003
Encyclopedia Of Christmas And New Year S Celebrations written by Tanya Gulevich and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2003 with Christmas categories.
Over 240 alphabetically arranged entries covering Christmas, New Year's, and related days of observance, including folk and religious customs, history, legends, and symbols from around the world.
Encyclopedia Of New Year S Holidays Worldwide
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Author : William D. Crump
language : en
Publisher: McFarland
Release Date : 2014-04-25
Encyclopedia Of New Year S Holidays Worldwide written by William D. Crump and has been published by McFarland this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2014-04-25 with Social Science categories.
Among the world’s myriad cultures and their associated calendars, the idea of a “New Year” is relative and hardly specifies a universal celebration or even a universal point in time. Ways of celebrating the New Year range from the observances of religious rituals and superstitions to social gatherings featuring particular foods, music, dancing, noisemaking, fireworks and drinking. This first encyclopedia devoted exclusively to the New Year includes 320 entries that give a global perspective on the New Year, beyond its traditional Western associations with Christmas. National or regional entries detail the principal traditions and customs of 130 countries, while 27 entries discuss major calendar systems in current use or of significant historical interest. The remaining entries cover a wide variety of subjects including literary works, movies, and television specials; the customs of specific ethnic groups; universal customs such as toasting and drinking; football bowl games and parades; and the New Year celebrations at the White House and the Vatican.
Christmas In Ireland
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language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1985
Christmas In Ireland written by and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1985 with Christmas categories.