THE 12 DAYS OF CHRISTMAS

You probably know the words to The 12 Days of Christmas ... but did you know the song is based on what happened during Christmastide in the Middle Ages?

Along the way, words in the song have become corrupted, for example "calling birds" used to be "colly birds".  Do you know what a colly bird is?  And did you know that the 5 golden rings have nothing to do with jewellery?

The answers to these two questions ... and more! are contained in this entertaining book about the Mediaeval Christmas.

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CHRISTMAS GREENERY

Christmas trees, holly and ivy, mistletoe and laurel are traditional Yuletide plants, as are poinsettias, roses and daisies. 

This book explores the relevance of each plant to Christmas, complete with legends, stories and superstitions.

SYMBOLS & SUPERSTITIONS OF CHRISTMAS

Do you know where our Christmas symbols originated?  Some, like the wreath, are pagan and ancient in origin, and Christmas crackers are a modern invention.

There are many superstitions connected with Christmas:  birds, animals, the weather, and plants just to name a few. 

This book will show you how Christianity blended with pagan customs to give us much of what is Christmas today.

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THE FIRST CHRISTMAS

Do you know why the angel appeared to shepherds first?  Are you aware that there is no proof that there were three Magi?  And did Mary really ride a donkey to Bethlehem?

These are just three of the questions which are answered in this book.  The First Christmas sets out the misnomers for those things we take for granted at Christmastime.