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Book Description Paperback / softback. Condition: New. New copy - Usually dispatched within 4 working days. Tells the story of Christmas - from its pre-Christian roots, through the birth of Jesus, to the holiday's spread across Europe into the Americas and beyond, and to its mind-boggling transformation through modern consumerism. This book explores the historical origins of traditions including Santa, the reindeer, gift giving, and the Christmas tree. Seller Inventory # B9780520258020