| #1820338 in Books | 2008-11-24 | 2008-12-08 | Original language:English | PDF # 1 | 9.80 x1.00 x6.90l,1.65 | File Name: 1844680282 | 224 pages
||4 of 4 people found the following review helpful.| well written and entertaining|By Gryphon50|this book is a well-written and entertaining account of Christmas customs, both those of pagan and Christian origin. Topics include things like the wassail bowl, mummers, the "Waits" (professional carolers), etc. Includes picturesque color illustrations from Victorian times. This book is well worth reading!|2 of 2 people found the fo|About the Author|Anna Selby has written on the arts and is a well-respected author.
Anna Selby discusses how the Victorians invented many of the Christmas traditions we enjoy today from Christmas trees and cards to carols and Father Christmas himself. Dickens and Prince Albert shaped how many people view the British Christmas, an idea explored in the opening chapter. There is an emphasis on Victorian food, including authentic wassailing recipes and an easy introduction to planning traditional Christmas foods and traditional decorations. It offers rea...
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You can specify the type of files you want, for your gadget.Victorian Christmas | Anna Selby. A good, fresh read, highly recommended.