“Ebenezer Scrooge…Tiny Time…Bob Cratchit…
These characters are known and loved all over the world. Through the genius of Charles Dickens, they have become a permanent part of the Christmas celebration.
This book is A Christmas Carol and the extraordinary impact that Dickens and his fellow Victorians had upon the holiday season as it is celebrated today. We open with the story retold in photographs taken during the filming of IBM’s television presentation of Dickens’ classic tale. In the second section, “Mr. Dickens and Christmas,” traditions of the holiday are traced to their often surprising beginnings. Where did the Christmas tree come from? The Christmas card? Who was the historical Santa Claus? Why was the celebration of Christmas illegal in England for almost a decade? And how did Charles Dickens and his contemporaries help create the modern Christmas?”
Hardcover, dj shows minor scuffing. Book in excellent condition.
“Ebenezer Scrooge…Tiny Time…Bob Cratchit…
These characters are known and loved all over the world. Through the genius of Charles Dickens, they have become a permanent part of the Christmas celebration.
This book is A Christmas Carol and the extraordinary impact that Dickens and his fellow Victorians had upon the holiday season as it is celebrated today. We open with the story retold in photographs taken during the filming of IBM’s television presentation of Dickens’ classic tale. In the second section, “Mr. Dickens and Christmas,” traditions of the holiday are traced to their often surprising beginnings. Where did the Christmas tree come from? The Christmas card? Who was the historical Santa Claus? Why was the celebration of Christmas illegal in England for almost a decade? And how did Charles Dickens and his contemporaries help create the modern Christmas?”
Hardcover, dj shows minor scuffing. Book in excellent condition.
