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. $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.
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The item shows wear from consistent use, but it remains in good condition and works perfectly. All pages and cover are intact (including the dust cover, if applicable). Spine may show signs of wear. Pages may include limited notes and highlighting. May NOT include discs, access code or other supplemental materials.
Add this copy of The Making of the Modern Christmas to cart. $7.40, good condition, Sold by ThriftBooks-Dallas rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Dallas, TX, UNITED STATES, published 1986 by University 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.
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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.
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