Author: Tom A. Jerman
Publisher: McFarland
ISBN: 1476638942
Category : Social Science
Languages : en
Pages : 249
Book Description
This is a comprehensive history of the world's midwinter gift-givers, showcasing the extreme diversity in their depictions as well as the many traits and functions these characters share. It tracks the evolution of these figures from the tribal priests who presided over winter solstice celebrations thousands of years before the birth of Christ, to Christian notables like St. Martin and St. Nicholas, to a variety of secular figures who emerged throughout Europe following the Protestant Reformation. Finally, it explains how the popularity of a poem about a "miniature sleigh" and "eight tiny reindeer" helped consolidate the diverse European gift-givers into an enduring tradition in which American children awake early on Christmas morning to see what Santa brought. Although the names, appearance, attire and gift-giving practices of the world's winter solstice gift-givers differ greatly, they are all recognizable as Santa, the personification of the Christmas and Midwinter festivals. Despite efforts to eliminate him by groups as diverse as the Puritans of seventeenth century New England, the Communist Party of the twentieth century Soviet Union and the government of Nazi Germany, Santa has survived and prospered, becoming one of the best known and most beloved figures in the world.
Santa Claus Worldwide
Author: Tom A. Jerman
Publisher: McFarland
ISBN: 1476638942
Category : Social Science
Languages : en
Pages : 249
Book Description
This is a comprehensive history of the world's midwinter gift-givers, showcasing the extreme diversity in their depictions as well as the many traits and functions these characters share. It tracks the evolution of these figures from the tribal priests who presided over winter solstice celebrations thousands of years before the birth of Christ, to Christian notables like St. Martin and St. Nicholas, to a variety of secular figures who emerged throughout Europe following the Protestant Reformation. Finally, it explains how the popularity of a poem about a "miniature sleigh" and "eight tiny reindeer" helped consolidate the diverse European gift-givers into an enduring tradition in which American children awake early on Christmas morning to see what Santa brought. Although the names, appearance, attire and gift-giving practices of the world's winter solstice gift-givers differ greatly, they are all recognizable as Santa, the personification of the Christmas and Midwinter festivals. Despite efforts to eliminate him by groups as diverse as the Puritans of seventeenth century New England, the Communist Party of the twentieth century Soviet Union and the government of Nazi Germany, Santa has survived and prospered, becoming one of the best known and most beloved figures in the world.
Publisher: McFarland
ISBN: 1476638942
Category : Social Science
Languages : en
Pages : 249
Book Description
This is a comprehensive history of the world's midwinter gift-givers, showcasing the extreme diversity in their depictions as well as the many traits and functions these characters share. It tracks the evolution of these figures from the tribal priests who presided over winter solstice celebrations thousands of years before the birth of Christ, to Christian notables like St. Martin and St. Nicholas, to a variety of secular figures who emerged throughout Europe following the Protestant Reformation. Finally, it explains how the popularity of a poem about a "miniature sleigh" and "eight tiny reindeer" helped consolidate the diverse European gift-givers into an enduring tradition in which American children awake early on Christmas morning to see what Santa brought. Although the names, appearance, attire and gift-giving practices of the world's winter solstice gift-givers differ greatly, they are all recognizable as Santa, the personification of the Christmas and Midwinter festivals. Despite efforts to eliminate him by groups as diverse as the Puritans of seventeenth century New England, the Communist Party of the twentieth century Soviet Union and the government of Nazi Germany, Santa has survived and prospered, becoming one of the best known and most beloved figures in the world.
Merry Christmas!
Author: Karal Ann Marling
Publisher: Harvard University Press
ISBN: 0674006798
Category : Art
Languages : en
Pages : 459
Book Description
Christmas wouldn't be the same without the "things". This book examines why the trees, cards, wrapping paper, toy villages and Macy's holiday parade play such an important role in the festivities. Through the medium of mass culture, Christmas is here primarily defined as a secular celebration.
Publisher: Harvard University Press
ISBN: 0674006798
Category : Art
Languages : en
Pages : 459
Book Description
Christmas wouldn't be the same without the "things". This book examines why the trees, cards, wrapping paper, toy villages and Macy's holiday parade play such an important role in the festivities. Through the medium of mass culture, Christmas is here primarily defined as a secular celebration.
Santa and the Wicked Wazoo
Author:
Publisher: Pioneer Drama Service, Inc.
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 24
Book Description
Publisher: Pioneer Drama Service, Inc.
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 24
Book Description
The Days We Celebrate
Author: Marie Irish
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Holidays
Languages : en
Pages : 176
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Holidays
Languages : en
Pages : 176
Book Description
Normal Instructor
Author:
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Education
Languages : en
Pages : 784
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Education
Languages : en
Pages : 784
Book Description
The Best Christmas Songs Ever Easy Piano Songbook
Author: Hal Leonard Corp.
Publisher: Hal Leonard Corporation
ISBN: 1458430995
Category : Music
Languages : en
Pages : 481
Book Description
(Easy Piano Songbook). A treasured easy piano collection of 70 songs: Blue Christmas * The Christmas Song * Frosty the Snow Man * Grandma Got Run Over by a Reindeer * Here Comes Santa Claus (Right Down Santa Claus Lane) * A Holly Jolly Christmas * I Saw Mommy Kissing Santa Claus * I'll Be Home for Christmas * Jingle-Bell Rock * Let It Snow! Let It Snow! Let It Snow! * Please Come Home for Christmas * Pretty Paper * Santa Claus Is Comin' to Town * Snowfall * This Christmas * more!
Publisher: Hal Leonard Corporation
ISBN: 1458430995
Category : Music
Languages : en
Pages : 481
Book Description
(Easy Piano Songbook). A treasured easy piano collection of 70 songs: Blue Christmas * The Christmas Song * Frosty the Snow Man * Grandma Got Run Over by a Reindeer * Here Comes Santa Claus (Right Down Santa Claus Lane) * A Holly Jolly Christmas * I Saw Mommy Kissing Santa Claus * I'll Be Home for Christmas * Jingle-Bell Rock * Let It Snow! Let It Snow! Let It Snow! * Please Come Home for Christmas * Pretty Paper * Santa Claus Is Comin' to Town * Snowfall * This Christmas * more!
Catalog of Copyright Entries
Author: Library of Congress. Copyright Office
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : American literature
Languages : en
Pages : 1420
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : American literature
Languages : en
Pages : 1420
Book Description
Catalog of Copyright Entries
Author:
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Art
Languages : en
Pages : 714
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Art
Languages : en
Pages : 714
Book Description
School Education
Author:
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Education
Languages : en
Pages : 526
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Education
Languages : en
Pages : 526
Book Description
The Best Christmas Piano Solos Ever
Author: Hal Leonard Corp.
Publisher: Hal Leonard Corporation
ISBN: 1540068978
Category : Music
Languages : en
Pages : 350
Book Description
(Piano Solo Songbook). 61 of the very best Christmas songs artfully arranged for piano solo. Includes: Auld Lang Syne * Blue Christmas * The Christmas Song (Chestnuts Roasting on an Open Fire) * Do They Know It's Christmas? (Feed the World) * Frosty the Snow Man * God Rest Ye Merry, Gentlemen * Happy Holiday * Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas * It's Beginning to Look like Christmas * Joy to the World * A Marshmallow World * Rockin' Around the Christmas Tree * Silver Bells * White Christmas * and more.
Publisher: Hal Leonard Corporation
ISBN: 1540068978
Category : Music
Languages : en
Pages : 350
Book Description
(Piano Solo Songbook). 61 of the very best Christmas songs artfully arranged for piano solo. Includes: Auld Lang Syne * Blue Christmas * The Christmas Song (Chestnuts Roasting on an Open Fire) * Do They Know It's Christmas? (Feed the World) * Frosty the Snow Man * God Rest Ye Merry, Gentlemen * Happy Holiday * Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas * It's Beginning to Look like Christmas * Joy to the World * A Marshmallow World * Rockin' Around the Christmas Tree * Silver Bells * White Christmas * and more.