Stories Behind Great Traditions of Christmas (Stories Behind Books)

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Summary: GREAT!!
Review: As a history buff, I fully enjoyed learning new things about the history of Christmas traditions. I found it interesting that Christmas trees were first hung upside down. Ace has written another wonderful book. I have enjoyed reading many of his other treats and he has lived up to his reputation with this one!!

Rating:
Summary: GREAT!!
Review: As a history buff, I fully enjoyed learning new things about the history of Christmas traditions. I found it interesting that Christmas trees were first hung upside down. Ace has written another wonderful book. I have enjoyed reading many of his other treats and he has lived up to his reputation with this one!!

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Summary: Interesting
Review: I had great fun using this with my children's church class last year. I found items representing Christmas, and was able to tell them the story behind our traditions. Wonderful book.

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Summary: Perfect for lovers of history and the Christmas season
Review: In this book, author Ace Collins traces the history behind various popular Christmas traditions, from caroling and ornaments to mistletoe and yule logs. Collins provides various theories on the origins of each tradition, some of which date back to even before Christ's birth. He also does a nice job of explaining the rise in popularity of each activity as it moved into the mainstream of Christmas celebrations. Finally, the book carries a strong Christian message, as Collins talks about connecting each modern tradition back to its original roots in commemorating Christ's birth. This is a perfect little book to teach children about the history behind Christmas or for adults looking to find greater meaning in this much-commercialized holiday.