The author reveals how the Victorians enlarged celebrations into something like the Christmas season of today, with singing, dancing, plum pudding, decorated trees, street caroling, Christmas cards and Santa Claus. The book also covers the history of Christmas through the 20th century, discussing the two world wars, the influence of television and film, the Queen's speech and the increasing commercialization of the season. The many illustrations include famous examples such as Roosevelt and Churchill leaving the White House ...
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The author reveals how the Victorians enlarged celebrations into something like the Christmas season of today, with singing, dancing, plum pudding, decorated trees, street caroling, Christmas cards and Santa Claus. The book also covers the history of Christmas through the 20th century, discussing the two world wars, the influence of television and film, the Queen's speech and the increasing commercialization of the season. The many illustrations include famous examples such as Roosevelt and Churchill leaving the White House for Christmas service in 1941 and the Christmas tree at Windsor.
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Add this copy of The Making of the Modern Christmas to cart. $4.13, good condition, Sold by ThriftBooks-Reno rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Reno, NV, UNITED STATES, published 1986 by University of Georgia Press.
Add this copy of The Making of the Modern Christmas to cart. $7.00, like new condition, Sold by Powell's Books Chicago rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Chicago, IL, UNITED STATES, published 2000 by Sutton Publishing.
Add this copy of The Making of the Modern Christmas to cart. $7.25, new condition, Sold by Powell's Books Chicago rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Chicago, IL, UNITED STATES, published 2000 by Sutton Publishing.
Add this copy of The Making of the Modern Christmas to cart. $8.50, very good condition, Sold by Shelley and Son Books (IOBA) rated 3.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Hendersonville, NC, UNITED STATES, published 1986 by Univ of Georgia Press.
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Very Good Condition in Very Good jacket. Size: Square 8vo 8" to 9; Dust jacket rubbed, slight edge tear. Size: Square 8vo 8" to 9". 144 pages. Multiple copies available this title. Quantity Available: 2. Shipped Weight: 2 pounds or less. Category: Religion & Theology; Holidays & Special Occasions. ISBN/EAN: 9780820308791. Pictures of this item not already displayed here available upon request.
Add this copy of The Making of the Modern Christmas to cart. $15.75, very good condition, Sold by Roger Lucas rated 4.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Horncastle, Lincs, UNITED KINGDOM, published 1986 by Batsford.
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Very Good in Very Good jacket. 4to-over 9¾"-12" tall. 1st edition, 4to, 144pp, photo illustrations and reproductions; a previous owner of this copy has seen fit to add one solitary comment of his own in the margin of one of the text pages o/w VG Copy in VG DJ lightly creased along bottom edge.
Add this copy of The Making of the Modern Christmas to cart. $16.99, very good condition, Sold by Brit Books rated 4.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Milton Keynes, BUCKINGHAMSHIRE, UNITED KINGDOM, published 2000 by The History Press Ltd.
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Add this copy of The Making of the Modern Christmas to cart. $19.30, new condition, Sold by Pearlydewdrops rated 4.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Haywards Heath, WEST SUSSEX, UNITED KINGDOM, published 2000 by The History Press Ltd.
Add this copy of The Making of the Modern Christmas to cart. $19.99, poor condition, Sold by Anybook rated 4.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Lincoln, UNITED KINGDOM, published 1986 by Batsford Ltd.
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This is an ex-library book and may have the usual library/used-book markings inside. This book has hardback covers. In poor condition, suitable as a reading copy. Dust Jacket in good condition. Please note the Image in this listing is a stock photo and may not match the covers of the actual item, 650grams, ISBN: 0713453001.
Add this copy of The Making of the Modern Christmas to cart. $30.67, good condition, Sold by Bonita rated 4.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Newport Coast, CA, UNITED STATES, published 2000 by Sutton Pub Ltd.
