The Top 40 Traditions of Christmas: The Story Behind the Nativity, Candy Canes, Caroling, and All Things Christmas
Christmas traditions form the foundation of the holiday season—and this book considers the “story behind the story” for 40 favorite customs. Familiar things like Christmas trees, candy canes, Santa Claus, and lighting displays have little-known histories or deeper meanings that make them worthy of contemplation for those of us who celebrate Christmas as the birth of Jesus Christ, the Son of God. The Top 40 Traditions of Christmas provides that intriguing information for the most beloved songs, movies, articles, characters, and activities of the season.
From the Back Cover
How Does a
Christmas Tradition
Make the “Top 40”?
By touching the hearts of many people, in many parts of world, throughout many generations.
That’s no simple task, but if the tradition has a fascinating back story or deeper meaning—and it’s stood the test of time—it will stir something in human hearts.
Here are 40 great traditions of Christmas, presented in an easy-to-read “5 W’s” format—with the Who, What, When, Where, and Why of each custom.
You’ll see exactly how these traditions made the Top 40!