The Christmas Encyclopedia, 4th Ed.

By William D. Crump

From the manger of Jesus Christ to the 21st century, this encyclopedia explores more than 2,000 years of Christmas past and present through 966 entries packed with a wide variety of historical and pop-culture subjects. Entries detail customs and traditions from around the world as well as classic Christmas movies, TV series/specials and animated cartoons. Arranged alphabetically by entry name, the book includes the historical background of popular sacred and secular songs as well as accounts of beloved literary works with Christmas themes from such noted authors as Charles Dickens, Louisa May Alcott, Hans Christian Andersen, Pearl Buck, Henry Van Dyke and others. All things Christmas are available here in one comprehensive volume.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1476687900
• ISBN13: 9781476687902
• Release Date: December 2022
• Publisher: McFarland & Company
• Length: 631 Pages
• Weight: 3.04 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.3" x 8.2" x 10.8"
• Age Range: 18 years and up