So, This Is Christmas?
Brenda Weston
With CHRISTMAS in the title, many might believe this to be a book for children. Certainly, some pages could be -- with mention of the colorful Yuletide traditions that have captivated young ones for generations.
But this book goes beyond nursery rhyme for a deeper look at quintessential Yuletide folklore.
Explore the origins of the iconic candy cane; the basis of cherished traditions like ornaments, Christmas cards, and hanging stockings; and the stories behind influential classics such as "Yes Virginia, There Is a Santa Claus". Featuring tongue-in-cheek hints and historical facts, this book delves into the ceremony, kitsch, and klatsch of Christmas, with extraordinary stories and poems prompting the need for tissues ... and it even comes with a Yule Log recipe!
Duration - 1h 57m.
Author - Brenda Weston.
Narrator - Ana Clements.
Published Date - Sunday, 22 January 2023.
Copyright - © 2021 Brenda Weston ©.
Location:
United States
Description:
With CHRISTMAS in the title, many might believe this to be a book for children. Certainly, some pages could be -- with mention of the colorful Yuletide traditions that have captivated young ones for generations. But this book goes beyond nursery rhyme for a deeper look at quintessential Yuletide folklore. Explore the origins of the iconic candy cane; the basis of cherished traditions like ornaments, Christmas cards, and hanging stockings; and the stories behind influential classics such as "Yes Virginia, There Is a Santa Claus". Featuring tongue-in-cheek hints and historical facts, this book delves into the ceremony, kitsch, and klatsch of Christmas, with extraordinary stories and poems prompting the need for tissues ... and it even comes with a Yule Log recipe! Duration - 1h 57m. Author - Brenda Weston. Narrator - Ana Clements. Published Date - Sunday, 22 January 2023. Copyright - © 2021 Brenda Weston ©.
Language:
English
Opening Credits
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01 “yes, virginia, there is a santa claus''
Duración:00:03:28
02 the candy cane
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03 i never knew this
Duración:00:02:18
04 christmas poem of the unknown soldier
Duración:00:03:04
05 the poinsettia
Duración:00:02:31
06 ‘twas the night before christmas poem’
Duración:00:02:02
07 the legend of santa claus
Duración:00:02:49
08 the turkey
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09 the truth about santa
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10 the christmas greeting card
Duración:00:02:48
11 the story of santa’s reindeer
Duración:00:03:18
12 ‘twas the night before christmas
Duración:00:03:35
13 mistletoe
Duración:00:01:40
14 the christmas tree, did you know, famous american christmas trees
Duración:00:09:40
15 the christmas cracker
Duración:00:02:30
16 christmas lights
Duración:00:02:39
17 did you know
Duración:00:02:34
18 red and green
Duración:00:02:14
19 the twelve days of christmas
Duración:00:03:27
20 downsizing christmas
Duración:00:05:33
21 ornaments
Duración:00:01:10
22 the true location of santa’s workshop
Duración:00:04:19
23 boxing day
Duración:00:01:46
24 the queen's christmas message
Duración:00:04:00
25 the nutcracker
Duración:00:02:27
26 the legend of the yule log
Duración:00:01:42
27 christmas yule log cake
Duración:00:05:36
28 christmas at a gas station
Duración:00:14:35
29 the advent wreath
Duración:00:03:37
30 the legend of the christmas stocking
Duración:00:02:22
31 a soldier’s christmas
Duración:00:04:10
32 new food rules for the holidays!
Duración:00:04:04
33 why christmas is abbreviated to xmas
Duración:00:00:53
Closing Credits
Duración:00:00:32