**The perfect book for long wintery evenings--not just under the
Christmas tree!
**
Why do we decorate Christmas trees? Do all children receive gifts on
the same day?
Come find out as Monika Utnik captures the smells, tastes, and
unforgettable traditions about the most popular, exciting,
contemplative, and unique Christmas customs and legends from around the
world. Find out why celebrate Christmas on December 25th, who invented
the first glass ornament, why people build nativity scenes, and more!
A truly international collection of legends and traditions are included
in the volume such as - Glögg, Kutia, Lutefisk, Jansson's Temptation,
Julskinka, Bûche de Noël, Hallaca, Kourabiedes, Christmas Pudding,
Panettone, Christmas carols, talking animals, and The Nutcracker!
With the atmospheric illustrations by Ewa Poklewska-Koziello, this is an
ideal companion for the Christmas season.