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Stories Behind the Great Traditions of Christmas

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4.6 out of 5 stars
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Customers find the stories engaging and informative, providing a new perspective on Christmas history. They appreciate the well-written and easy-to-follow content, as well as the format that allows them to quickly look up specific traditions. Overall, customers consider the book a worthwhile purchase that provides valuable information about Christmas traditions.

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Customers enjoy the stories in the book. They find the stories interesting and entertaining, relating history for many Christmas traditions. The stories provide special meaning to songs like "The Twelve Days of Christmas" and are written in an engaging manner. Readers appreciate learning about the history and traditions behind Christmas.

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"Great Christmas book about Christmas. I’d gift this book to friends next December." Read more

"Filled with background stories. After 72 years I found I still had a lot to learn about Christmas...." Read more

"A very enjoyable Christmas read that would be great any time of year. So enlightening to discover the origins of our modern Christmas celebration...." Read more

"Easy and enjoyable read about rhe meaning of different Christmas traditions." Read more

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Customers find the book informative and easy to read. They say it offers much information not usually found about Christmas traditions. The book answers many questions about Christmas, making it a great resource for them. It helps others understand the meaning behind the music and has a strong spiritual background.

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"...Ace Collins offers some great information behind the inspiration of many of our beloved Christmas traditions...." Read more

"Excellent information about Christmas traditions, written in an informative and interesting way of sharing the history of many of our favorite..." Read more

"...The writing is superb. The information is tremendous. The insights are deep...." Read more

"...book helped give value to every item I own, so much more significance than quantity can bring." Read more

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Customers find the book informative and interesting. It provides a new perspective on Christmas traditions and history, making it great for establishing family traditions. Readers appreciate the clear explanations of traditions and origins of modern Christmas celebrations.

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"Interesting facts about Christmas traditions." Read more

"...I really enjoyed the writer's style as he shared all the history behind our holiday traditions...." Read more

"...Christmas traditions, written in an informative and interesting way of sharing the history of many of our favorite holiday enjoyments and their..." Read more

"...If you're looking for a resource help you add depth and context to your Christmas celebrations, look no more. I'd recommend this book to everyone." Read more

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Customers find the book well-written and easy to read. They appreciate the format, which allows them to look up specific traditions and stories.

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"...I learned so much! The author has done his homework. The book is easy to read...." Read more

"I've learned a lot that I never knew before! I really enjoyed the writer's style as he shared all the history behind our holiday traditions...." Read more

"...The chapters are short and easy to digest. The writing is superb. The information is tremendous. The insights are deep...." Read more

"Well written book. The stories are full of information but it doesn’t take but about 7-10 minutes to read each one...." Read more

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Customers find the book useful and well-researched. They say it's easy to follow, with plenty of content. The book helps them appreciate their belongings more than quantity.

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"This is truly a fantastic book. I recently became a minimalist and got rid of most of my Christmas decorations...." Read more

"...This book hit the mark. Easy to read and follow, with lots of content." Read more

"A fantastic and informative book very useful to the preacher and the layman alike. Very impressive!..." Read more

"I bought 2, one for myself and a friend. Worth every penny. The traditions and why they were started is very interesting." Read more

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  • Marilyn
    5.0 out of 5 starsVerified Purchase
    Wonderful book
    Reviewed in the United States on February 18, 2024
    Great Christmas book about Christmas. I’d gift this book to friends next December.
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  • Jim Stiebs
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    If you read one book this Christmas season, this would be an excellent choice
    Reviewed in the United States on November 28, 2023
    Filled with background stories. After 72 years I found I still had a lot to learn about Christmas. Reading this book each year could become a new Christmas tradition.
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  • Maggie
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    Good book.
    Reviewed in the United States on September 9, 2023
    Interesting facts about Christmas traditions.
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  • becky
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    Entertaining and Eductional read.
    Reviewed in the United States on December 20, 2012
    I purchased this book to do some research for a youth Sunday School lesson. I learned so much! The author has done his homework. The book is easy to read. you can read just one chapter, as I did initially,or read it all the way through, which is what I am doing now. Ace... See more
    I purchased this book to do some research for a youth Sunday School lesson. I learned so much! The author has done his homework. The book is easy to read. you can read just one chapter, as I did initially,or read it all the way through, which is what I am doing now. Ace Collins offers some great information behind the inspiration of many of our beloved Christmas traditions. By reading it you can be the Christmas trivia expert at all your Holiday gatherings. Or ,consider using the information you gain to start a conversation with a non believer. I definitely plan to read more of Mr. Collins books.
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  • Katherine
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    Highly recommend!
    Reviewed in the United States on November 16, 2023
    I've learned a lot that I never knew before! I really enjoyed the writer's style as he shared all the history behind our holiday traditions. I appreciate that he didn't shy away or try to sugar coat the pagan traditions and also didn't minimize the Christian... See more
    I've learned a lot that I never knew before! I really enjoyed the writer's style as he shared all the history behind our holiday traditions. I appreciate that he didn't shy away or try to sugar coat the pagan traditions and also didn't minimize the Christian influence throughout history.
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  • P. L.
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    Christmas traditions brilliantly explained!
    Reviewed in the United States on February 12, 2021
    Excellent information about Christmas traditions, written in an informative and interesting way of sharing the history of many of our favorite holiday enjoyments and their connections with the reason for the season. Surprising international origins and backgrounds of many... See more
    Excellent information about Christmas traditions, written in an informative and interesting way of sharing the history of many of our favorite holiday enjoyments and their connections with the reason for the season. Surprising international origins and backgrounds of many aspects of this sacred season. A must read for those wanting a better understanding of the holiday we love.
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  • Zack Strong
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    Perhaps the best book on Christmas to date.
    Reviewed in the United States on January 23, 2018
    Truly a fantastic book on the history and traditions of Yule/Christmas. Of the handful of books I've read on Christmas, this one is my personal favorite. The chapters are short and easy to digest. The writing is superb. The information is tremendous. The insights are... See more
    Truly a fantastic book on the history and traditions of Yule/Christmas. Of the handful of books I've read on Christmas, this one is my personal favorite. The chapters are short and easy to digest. The writing is superb. The information is tremendous. The insights are deep. From my other reading, I find all the major points of this book to be spot on. If you're looking for a resource help you add depth and context to your Christmas celebrations, look no more. I'd recommend this book to everyone.
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  • Don Barbee
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    Christmas Traditions Brought to Life!
    Reviewed in the United States on December 25, 2020
    A very enjoyable Christmas read that would be great any time of year. So enlightening to discover the origins of our modern Christmas celebration. Some may surprise you! Every Christian should make this a must read!
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  • Ladymary
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    Great Read
    Reviewed in Canada on December 24, 2023
    So interesting was informative on how traditions started and why.

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  • revdi45
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    Great book and great service
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on January 2, 2020
    This book on Christmas traditions is very interesting. It arrived on time, well packed and so in excellent condition

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  • Mr. M. W. Wabe
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    Does what it says on the cover
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on May 25, 2013
    I am onbe of Father Christmas's official helpers and I am writing a lecture on the history of Christmas and Father Christmas. Excellent information in this book

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  • Blessed Bea
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    Excellent
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on May 22, 2013
    for finding out all that you just didn't know or like me have forgot in your old age arrived on time would recommend

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