Christmas In The Olden Time: Or The Wassail Bowl (1846)

By John Mills

Book Overview

""Christmas In The Olden Time: Or The Wassail Bowl"" is a book written by John Mills and published in 1846. The book is a historical account of how Christmas was celebrated in England during the olden times, particularly during the medieval period. The author describes the customs, traditions, and rituals that were associated with Christmas, such as the singing of carols, the decoration of homes and churches, and the giving of gifts. The book also focuses on the importance of the wassail bowl, a traditional drink that was shared among family and friends during the Christmas season. The author provides a detailed description of the wassail bowl, its ingredients, and how it was prepared and served. The book is a fascinating glimpse into the history of Christmas and provides readers with a greater understanding of how this holiday was celebrated in the past.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1166584364
• ISBN13: 9781166584368
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 164 Pages
• Weight: 0.50 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 6.0" x 9.0"