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An Anthology of Christmas
Celebrate the natural wonders of Christmas in this gorgeous gift book packed with stunning photography and festive illustrations.
The ninth book in the bestselling Children’s Anthologies series, An Anthology of Christmas explores some of the most amazing Christmassy facts from the natural world.
Children aged 7-9 can discover things like why the traditional Christmas tree is usually a pine, spruce, or fir, in this impressive collection that showcases hundreds of fascinating facts about Christmas. Beautiful photography and illustrations complement storybook descriptions, teaching children all about this magical time of year.
This magical Christmas anthology for kids
A wide selection of Christmas facts featured throughout, accompanied by beautiful photographs and illustrations. The 9th book in the bestselling Children’s Anthologies series, selling more than 130,000 copies in the US.A quality gift book, with metallic foil all over, a ribbon, and striking photographs on every page.
Did you know that the custom of kissing under the mistletoe originates from Norse mythology, or that the Christmas wreath has its origins from ancient times when people hung evergreen boughs over their doors and windows?
With foil on the cover, gilded edges, and a ribbon for keeping your place, An Anthology of Christmas makes an attractive gift for any child who can’t get enough of the festival of Christmas, but with a unique, quirky approach–and it’s perfect for young readers to explore by themselves or for bedtime stories.
The ninth book in the bestselling Children’s Anthologies series, An Anthology of Christmas explores some of the most amazing Christmassy facts from the natural world.
Children aged 7-9 can discover things like why the traditional Christmas tree is usually a pine, spruce, or fir, in this impressive collection that showcases hundreds of fascinating facts about Christmas. Beautiful photography and illustrations complement storybook descriptions, teaching children all about this magical time of year.
This magical Christmas anthology for kids
A wide selection of Christmas facts featured throughout, accompanied by beautiful photographs and illustrations. The 9th book in the bestselling Children’s Anthologies series, selling more than 130,000 copies in the US.A quality gift book, with metallic foil all over, a ribbon, and striking photographs on every page.
Did you know that the custom of kissing under the mistletoe originates from Norse mythology, or that the Christmas wreath has its origins from ancient times when people hung evergreen boughs over their doors and windows?
With foil on the cover, gilded edges, and a ribbon for keeping your place, An Anthology of Christmas makes an attractive gift for any child who can’t get enough of the festival of Christmas, but with a unique, quirky approach–and it’s perfect for young readers to explore by themselves or for bedtime stories.
99 pages, Hardcover
Published January 1, 2025
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December 23, 2025
If I weren't such a cowardly cat, an ideal life for me would be a cozy cottage snug in the middle of a snow-laden forest, which would be (with true Disneyesque aspirations) be visited by woodland creatures in the dead of winter.
But, that’s just another one of my fanciful dreams, and in its absence, I curled up with this rich, red and gold book about the natural wonders of Christmas. The Winter Solstice was the perfect day to dip into this quaint and oddly comforting book.
From the soft legend behind the Robin Redbreast’s glowing chest, to the tradition of tying a bundle of wheat with a red ribbon to usher in X’mas blessings, or the different kinds of trees besides the familiar Douglas Fir that serve as Christmas trees around the world to the story behind the mythical Yule Cat who stalks the streets of the Iceland at Christmas time, from the importance of the three gifts brought by the Three Wise Man for the newborn baby king to the steadfast and loyal presence of the donkey that carried Mother Mary to Bethlehem…all of these and and many other such intriguing and solemn details come together to unravel the true meaning of Christmas.
A perfect read to hush the noise and materialistic chaos of the holiday season.
But, that’s just another one of my fanciful dreams, and in its absence, I curled up with this rich, red and gold book about the natural wonders of Christmas. The Winter Solstice was the perfect day to dip into this quaint and oddly comforting book.
From the soft legend behind the Robin Redbreast’s glowing chest, to the tradition of tying a bundle of wheat with a red ribbon to usher in X’mas blessings, or the different kinds of trees besides the familiar Douglas Fir that serve as Christmas trees around the world to the story behind the mythical Yule Cat who stalks the streets of the Iceland at Christmas time, from the importance of the three gifts brought by the Three Wise Man for the newborn baby king to the steadfast and loyal presence of the donkey that carried Mother Mary to Bethlehem…all of these and and many other such intriguing and solemn details come together to unravel the true meaning of Christmas.
A perfect read to hush the noise and materialistic chaos of the holiday season.
December 26, 2025
This is a beautifully presented and informative book about the origins of the many Christmas animals, flowers and other traditions to do with Christmas. A really simple read for children and adults alike.
November 23, 2025
Beautiful illustrations and colours. I leaned so much, crammed full of interesting facts, a beauty of a book and the gold sprayed edges just add to the sparkle of christmas 🎄
December 26, 2025
A beautiful book with clear pictures and illustrations. All about natural things we associate with Christmas.
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