Why We Kiss under the Mistletoe: Christmas Traditions Explained
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From the famed author of international bestseller Drinking with the Saints, every Christmas tradition explained and celebrated, as well as a glimpse into all the sometimes macabre and always fascinating nooks and crannies of the holiday. Deepen your knowledge of and love for Christmas!
The definitive guide to every question you’ve had about the Christmas holiday—and many more you’ve never thought to ask!
In Why We Kiss Under the Mistletoe, bestselling author Michael Foley dives deep into the history of Christmas and the customs that surround this beloved holiday. Learn about the fascinating origins of your favorite Christmas food, drink, observances, and songs. Discover how Saint Nicolas, a fourth-century Catholic bishop, became Santa Clause and who Santa’s global competitors are (some of them will shock you). And dig into the forbidden history of the Yuletide season’s dark and ghoulish side.
Witty, imaginative, and wholly unique, Why We Kiss Under the Mistletoe is the stocking stuffer that will be revisited every year.
The definitive guide to every question you’ve had about the Christmas holiday—and many more you’ve never thought to ask!
In Why We Kiss Under the Mistletoe, bestselling author Michael Foley dives deep into the history of Christmas and the customs that surround this beloved holiday. Learn about the fascinating origins of your favorite Christmas food, drink, observances, and songs. Discover how Saint Nicolas, a fourth-century Catholic bishop, became Santa Clause and who Santa’s global competitors are (some of them will shock you). And dig into the forbidden history of the Yuletide season’s dark and ghoulish side.
Witty, imaginative, and wholly unique, Why We Kiss Under the Mistletoe is the stocking stuffer that will be revisited every year.
- ISBN:
- 9781684512416
- Publication Date:
- 2022-09-06
- Publisher:
- Regnery History
- Language:
- English
- Page Count:
- 306
- Size:
- 7.32" l x 5.31" w x 1.0" h
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- Reference
- Religion and Spirituality
Category
- Curiosities and Wonders
- Holidays
Subject