Explore the origins of Christmas, from the Roman festival of Saturnalia to the Norse god Odin's gift-giving and the Pagan tradition of bringing evergreen plants into homes during Midwinter. Learn how a fourth-century bishop, drunken medieval singing, and a nineteenth-century American poem all contributed to the holiday's evolution. Journey through the centuries and across different cultures with the help of images from the British Library Collections in this educational and informative experience.

• Hardback
• ISBN:9780712355162
• 112 Pages
• Publication Date: 17/10/2024