The Philosophy of Christmas

Publisher: British Library
Author: Caroline Taggart
ISBN: 9780712355162
Format: Hardback
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Beginning with the Roman Saturnalia – a period of goodwill that by the first century included gifting, drinking and making merry – Caroline Taggart traces the origins of modern Christmas traditions. Illustrated with material from the British Library, her survey ranges across countries and centuries, taking in Norse mythology and the mummers’ plays of Medieval England, while also exploring topics such as feasting, Santa Claus, decorations and sending cards.

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