Christmas and Christmas Lore
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For over forty years, the author has diligently collected historical, traditional, legendary, and folkloric accounts related to the Christmas festival. Drawing from obscure 17th and 18th-century pamphlets, chapbooks, newspaper articles, and conversations with rural folk, the book offers a comprehensive overview of the holiday's origins, customs, and significance. The author's aim is to provide readers with a deeper understanding and appreciation of the 'joy and pious mirth' associated with the celebration of the Nativity.Book Details
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