Christmas Is Coming
Traditions From Around the World
NorthSouth Books · Print & ebook · September 14, 2021
Snuggle up next to the Christmas tree and enjoy this international collection of Christmas traditions from around the world–the perfect book for long wintery evenings!
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- Who it’s for
- A contemplative, slightly edge-tinged look at Christmas traditions made for giving and display.
- Genres
- Christmas & Advent, Customs & Traditions, Christian Holidays & Celebrations
- Published
- NorthSouth Books, September 14, 2021
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Snuggle up next to the Christmas tree and enjoy this international collection of Christmas traditions from around the world–the perfect book for long wintery evenings! Why do we decorate Christmas trees? Do all children receive gifts on the same day? Come find out as Monika Utnik captures the smells, tastes, and unforgettable traditions about the most popular, exciting, contemplative, and unique Christmas customs and legends from around the world.
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Find out why celebrate Christmas on December 25th, who invented the first glass ornament, why people build nativity scenes, and more! A truly international collection of legends and traditions are included in the volume such as: Glögg, Kutia, Lutefisk, Jansson's Temptation, Julskinka, Bûche de Noël, Hallaca, Kourabiedes, Christmas Pudding, Panettone, Christmas carols, talking animals, and The Nutcracker! With the atmospheric illustrations by Ewa Poklewska-Koziello, this is an ideal companion for the Christmas season.
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A contemplative, slightly edge-tinged look at Christmas traditions made for giving and display.
Come here for
- giftable Christmas browsing
- table-side traditions and stories
Expect
- global holiday customs
- coffee-table presentation
Where it sits
| Christmas & Advent | 95% |
|---|---|
| Christian Holidays & Celebrations | 43% |
| Customs & Traditions | 40% |
Percentages are BookFrontier’s reading of the book.
Publisher categories
- Christmas & Advent
- Exploring Places
- Christian Holidays & Celebrations
- Authors
- Monika Utnik, Ewa Poklewska-Koziello, Antonia Lloyd-Jones
- Publisher
- NorthSouth Books
- Published
- September 14, 2021
- Format
- Print & ebook
- Reading lane
- Christmas & Advent