Christmas Is Coming: Traditions from Around the World

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-Strugala captures the smells, tastes, and unforgettable traditions about the most popular, exciting, contemplative, and unqiue 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.

Binding Type: Hardcover
Author: Utnik-Strugala, Monika
Published: 09/14/2021
Publisher: Northsouth Books
ISBN: 9780735844438
Pages: 136
Weight: 1.47lbs
Size: 10.19h x 7.99w x 0.66d