| Why Was the Partridge in the Pear Tree?: The History of Christmas Carols Contributor(s): Lawson-Jones, Reverend Mark (Author), Walker, Bishop Dominic (Foreword by) |
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ISBN: 0752459570 ISBN-13: 9780752459578 Publisher: History Press OUR PRICE: $14.36 Product Type: Paperback Published: August 2012 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Music | History & Criticism - General - Religion | Holidays - Christmas & Advent - History | Social History |
| Dewey: 782.281 |
| Physical Information: 0.4" H x 4.3" W x 6.7" (0.25 lbs) 128 pages |
| Themes: - Holiday - Christmas - Religious Orientation - Christian |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: The hidden stories and fascinating facts behind favorite Christmas carolsWho was Good King Wenceslas? What are the pagan origins behind The Holly and the Ivy? Discover the hidden stories behind best-loved Christmas carols, from their earliest incarnations in the Middle Ages and their banning under the Puritans to the carols that united soldiers on the Western Front during World War I. This fascinating book charts the history of one of Christmas' longest-running traditions and is sure to appeal to all those who love the festive season." |
