A visual celebration of Christmas, from religious beginnings to
festive cultural touchstones – a book to treasure This book is a
unique and groundbreaking visual celebration of Christmas, a joyous
religious and cultural occasion observed by billions of people
around the world. The origins of Christmas are in the Christian
observance of the birth of Christ on 25 December and, since the
early 20th century, it has become a secular holiday with a myriad
decorations, rituals, and themes. Key themes covered include advent
and the nativity; the Christmas tree and holiday decorations; gift
giving and carol singing; classic Christmas films; and festive
music. This extraordinary book showcases a broad spectrum of global
festive traditions from many different cultures, such as fried
chicken eaten for Christmas dinner, surfing Santas, and shoes
filled with carrots. A collection of more than 200 rich and
evocative images, paintings, books, prints, sculptures, textiles,
ceramics, and photography, thoughtfully paired to highlight
similarities and contrasts between them, the works included feature
a diverse range of both lesser-known and iconic artists, including
Sandro Botticelli, Grandma Moses, Beatrix Potter, Norman Rockwell,
Andy Warhol, and many more. These significant works cover festive
topics such as Advent; the Christmas tree and holiday decorations;
gift giving and carol singing; and classic Christmas films and
music. Essays by Sam Bilton, Dolph Gotelli and David Trigg explore
traditional festive food and drink, Santa Claus throughout history,
and the religious origins of Christmas. In The Christmas Book, the
significant artistic and cultural influence of Christmas throughout
history is explored through a wide range of beautiful and
significant artworks and images from across the ages and six
continents, creating the ultimate cultural companion to the festive
season.
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