"At the top of my list...a thoroughly delightful treasury of Yuletide lore and legend." -"Los Angeles Times" "A compendium of useful information on all aspects of Christmas. Recommended!" -Library Journal For anyone who loves Christmas, this heartwarming compendium will bring yearly joy. THE CHRISTMAS ALMANACK covers all things Christmas, from movies and music to recipes and decorations, including symbols and traditions from around the world. It's a treasure trove of all things Christmas, a gorgeous compendium that you ...
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"At the top of my list...a thoroughly delightful treasury of Yuletide lore and legend." -"Los Angeles Times" "A compendium of useful information on all aspects of Christmas. Recommended!" -Library Journal For anyone who loves Christmas, this heartwarming compendium will bring yearly joy. THE CHRISTMAS ALMANACK covers all things Christmas, from movies and music to recipes and decorations, including symbols and traditions from around the world. It's a treasure trove of all things Christmas, a gorgeous compendium that you and your family will treasure for years to come. Included in this heartwarming, beautiful book are: - Christmas recipes from around the world, including Spiced Pork, "Ensalada de Navidad" (Mexican Christmas Salad), "Aardappel Kroketjes" (Belgian Potato Croquettes), Buche de Noel, Sugarplums, Finnish Christmas Glogg, and Angel Punch - Sheet music for Christmas classics such as "Away in a Manger," "Hark! The Herald Angels Sing," "O Come, All Ye Faithful," Hansel and Gretel, and the Christmas Oratorio - Christmas stories and poems from Hans Christian Anderson, Dylan Thomas, Charles Dickens, Edgar Allen Poe, Christina Rossetti, and others - The history of many popular Christmas decorations, like Advent Calendars, Ribbon Ball Ornaments, and Christmas Macaroni Garlands, as well as instructions for creating your own - History and trivia of nearly 200 Christmas symbols, celebrations, and traditions from all over the world, including candles, "Fete de Rois," Greek Cross Day, holly, Jack Horner pie, "Krampus," mince pie, stockings, wassail, the Yule log, and so much more! - A section on "Our Family's Christmas," where you can write in your ownwonderful traditions and celebrations to treasure from year to year THE CHRISTMAS ALMANACK is the perfect companion to any Christmas season. Containing an almost endless supply of Christmas trivia, customs, facts, and fun, this is a book that was meant to be used again and again, making your family's Christmas ever more special year after year.
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Good. Size: 25 to 30 cm tall, Quarto, (4to); Pubished in 1979. Posted within 1 working day. 1st class tracked post to the UK, Airmail tracked worldwide. Robust recyclable packaging.
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Good. Paperback This item shows wear from consistent use but remains in good readable condition. It may have marks on or in it, and may show other signs of previous use or shelf wear. May have minor creases or signs of wear on dust jacket. Packed with care, shipped promptly.
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Good. Good condition. A copy that has been read but remains intact. May contain markings such as bookplates, stamps, limited notes and highlighting, or a few light stains.
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Like New. Size: 7x0x9; Inscribed by author: Gerard Del Re to Marni Nixon. Softcover. Good binding and cover. Clean, unmarked pages. *Autographed by author. * Marni Nixon, was an American soprano and playback singer for featured actresses in movie musicals. She was best known for dubbing the singing voices of the leading actresses in films, including The King and I, West Side Story, and My Fair Lady.
