Explore the roots of the modern Christmas tree with this perfect holiday gift for kids.
When did people really start putting up Christmas trees-and why? From ancient Egyptian and Roman winter solstice customs to the eleventh-century European miracle plays and sixteenth-century New Year's customs that gave us decorated trees full of candlelight, Jacqueline Farmer walks through the histories and cultures that combined to produce the current-day practice of the Christmas tree.
Beautiful illustrations capture the magic and festivity of the holiday season.
Includes information about how these special evergreens are grown and harvested. Back matter includes fun facts and a list of further reading.
By:
Jacqueline Farmer Illustrated by:
Joanne Friar Imprint: Charlesbridge Publishing,U.S. Country of Publication: United States Dimensions:
Height: 277mm,
Width: 219mm,
Spine: 4mm
Weight: 193g ISBN:9781580892391 ISBN 10: 1580892396 Pages: 32 Publication Date:01 January 2014 Recommended Age: From 5 to 8 years Audience:
Children/juvenile
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English as a second language
Format:Paperback Publisher's Status: Active
Jaqueline Farmer is the author of APPLES, PUMPKINS, VALENTINE BE MINE, among other books for young readers. She lives in Greensboro, North Carolina.