All about Christmas by Maymie R. Krythe

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Krythe, Maymie R. (Maymie Richardson)

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Christmas.

Physical Description:

211 pages ; 22 cm

Edition:

1st ed.

Place of Publication:

New York : Harper, 1954.

Summary:

Recounts the origin of Christmas and the history of hundreds of traditions connected with its observance. Four chapters are devoted to Christmas carols and their composers.

Contents:

"It came upon the midnight clear" : the origin and development of our modern Christmas

"We three kings" : the story of the wise men or magi

"Good Saint Nick" : the evolution of Santa Claus

"Bearing gifts" : Christmas gifts and gift bearers

"Deck the halls" : the origin, types, and legends of Christmas greenery

"O Christmas tree! O Christmas tree!" : the origin and spread of the custom of decorating Christmas trees

"Kindle the Christmas brand" : customs and beliefs associated with the Yule log

"Away in a manger" : Nativity scenes, the Putz

"The boar's head in hand bring I" : Christmas feasts and foods

"No candle was there" : Christmas uses of candles and other lights

"There's a star in the sky" : the origin and uses of the Christmas star

"I heard the bells on Christmas day" : the history and traditions of Christmas bells

"Joy to the world" : the history, types, and purpose of Christmas cards

"Christmas voices" : the history, uses, and purpose of Christmas seals

"Shout the glad tidings" : a general history of carols

"Good Christian men, rejoice" : stories about certain Christmas carols

"There's a song in the air" : more stories about carols

"O come, all ye faithful" : unusual ways, places, and circumstances of carol singing.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references (pages 193-199).

Other Format:

Online version: Krythe, Maymie Richardson. All about Christmas.

OCLC:

601598