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Facts, Folklore and Feasts of Christmas

Facts, Folklore and Feasts of Christmas

Facts, Folklore and Feasts of Christmas

Beatrice Holloway

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Editorial:
Lulu Press
Año de edición:
2019
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Historia
ISBN:
9781913294243
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Beatrice explores some of the feasts, festivals and folklores behind the Christian festival of Christmas, from the origin of the tree, to carols and why we eat Brussel sprouts.

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