The Truth About Christmas

The truth about Christmas - its traditions unravelled!

Have you ever wondered:

- Who decided to celebrate Jesus’ birthday on 25th December . . . and why?

- Who exactly was Saint Nicholas?

- Why do we kiss under the mistletoe?

- When was the first Christmas card sent?

- What on earth has a Yule log got to do with Christmas?

- Did Father Christmas really used to wear green?

- Who invented the advent calendar?

- What do crackers have to do with Christmas?

- Where do the flying reindeer come from?

- What’s all the holly and ivy for?

- Why are carols called carols?

- What exactly is a manger?

- Why have a fairy, not an angel at the top of the tree?

The answers to these and many other festive questions can be found within the covers of this delightful little book!

Publication Date
11 October 2012

Publisher
Macmillan Children's Books

Book Type
Hardback

ISBN
9781447201670