An Anthology of Christmas

Celebrate the magic of Christmas and discover the history of more than 50 yuletide traditions in this festive anthology.
The ninth book in the bestselling Children's Anthologies series, An Anthology of Christmas explores some of the most amazing Christmassy facts from the natural world.
Children aged 7-9 can discover things like why the traditional Christmas tree is usually a pine, spruce, or fir, in this impressive collection that showcases hundreds of fascinating facts about Christmas. Beautiful photography and illustrations complement storybook descriptions, teaching children all about this magical time of year.
This magical Christmas anthology for kids offers:
- A wide selection of Christmas facts featured throughout, accompanied by beautiful photographs and illustrations.- The 8th book in the bestselling Children's Anthologies series, selling more than 130,000 copies in the US.- A quality gift book, with metallic foil all over, a ribbon, and striking photographs on every page.Did you know that the custom of kissing under the mistletoe originates from Norse mythology, or that the Christmas wreath has its origins from ancient times when people hung evergreen boughs over their doors and windows?
With foil on the cover, gilded edges, and a ribbon for keeping your place, An Anthology of Christmas makes an attractive gift for any child who can't get enough of the festival of Christmas, but with a unique, quirky approach-and it's perfect for young readers to explore by themselves or for bedtime stories.
More in the series
An Anthology of Christmas is part of the beautiful and informative Children's Anthology series. Complete the series and nurture your child's curiosity as they explore the natural world with The Wonders of Nature, let them walk with the dinosaurs Dinosaurs and other Prehistoric Life, explore the incredible ecosystems and geology of our planet with Earth, or dive into the deep with An Anthology of Aquatic Life.

Auriol Bishop