Books published by publisher W.B. Conkey

OUR COPY HAS BEEN WELL USED AND WELL READ! COVERS AND SPINE SHOW SIGNIFICANT WEAR, BUT BOOK IS INTACT WITH ALL PAGES PRESENT. THERE IS BOWING AND DISCOLORATION ON COVERS AND SPINE. THE ORIGINAL FABRIC IS GONE FROM HALF THE FRONT COVER. PAGES HAVE YELLOWING, DISCOLORATION AND A MUSTY ODOR. THERE IS A MUSTY ODOR. 410 PAGES. THE BOOK IS READABLE, BUT NOT PRETTY! PLEASE SEE OUR SCANS. DIMENSIONS ARE 4" W BY 6" H

Although traditionally a Christian holiday, Christmas is widely celebrated by many non-Christians, andsome of its popular celebratory customs have pre-Christian or secular themes and origins. Popular modern customsof the holiday include gift-giving, Christmas carols, an exchange of greeting cards, church celebrations, a special meal,and the display of various decorations; including Christmas trees, lights, and garlands, mistletoe, nativity scenes, and holly. In addition, Father Christmas (known as Santa Claus in North America and Ireland) is a popular mythological figure in many countries, associated with the bringing of gifts for children.