Description
Discover the unpredictable origins and etymologies of our Christmas customs this festive season. For something that happens every year of our lives, we really don't know much about Christmas. We don't know that the date we celebrate was chosen by a madman, or that Christmas, etymologically speaking, means "Go away, Christ". We're oblivious to the fact that the advent calendar was actually invented by a Munich housewife to stop her children pestering her for a Christmas countdown. And we would never have guessed that the invention of crackers was merely a way of popularising sweet wrappers. Luckily, like a gift from Santa himself, Mark Forsyth is here to unwrap this fundamentally funny gallimaufry of traditions and oddities, making it all finally make sense - in his wonderfully entertaining wordy way.'
'Witty and revelatory. Blooming brilliant' Raymond Briggs 'Everything we ever thought about Christmas is wrong! Great stuff' Matthew Parris Read more
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Uncover the fascinating history behind our beloved Christmas traditions with "A Christmas Cornucopia: The Hidden Stories Behind Our Yuletide Traditions". Let bestselling author Mark Forsyth guide you through the quirky origins and etymologies of our festive customs. With surprising facts like the advent calendar's housewife inventor and the true meaning of "Christmas", this book will give you a whole new perspective on the holiday season.
Get ready to be entertained and enlightened as you delve into the secrets of Christmas that have been hidden in plain sight. Mark Forsyth's witty and informative narration will keep you hooked from start to finish. Discover how seemingly ordinary customs have extraordinary beginnings and learn why everything we thought we knew about Christmas is, in fact, wrong!
If you've ever wondered why we celebrate Christmas the way we do, this book is a must-read. Gain insight into the madman who chose the holiday date, the clever invention of crackers, and much more. Embrace the holiday spirit with newfound knowledge and impress your friends and family with your newfound Christmas trivia.
Don't miss out on this revelatory read that will transform your understanding of the festive season. Order your copy of "A Christmas Cornucopia" now and unwrap the true essence of Christmas traditions!
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