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Stories Behind the Great Traditions of Christmas by Collins, Ace
by Collins, Ace | HC | LikeNew
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A book that looks new but has been read. Cover has no visible wear, and the dust jacket (if applicable) is included for hard covers. No missing or damaged pages, no creases or tears, and no underlining/highlighting of text or writing in the margins. May be very minimal identifying marks on the inside cover. Very minimal wear and tear. See the seller’s listing for full details and description of any imperfections.
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Item specifics
- Condition
- Like new
- Seller notes
- Binding
- Hardcover
- Weight
- 0 lbs
- Product Group
- Book
- IsTextBook
- No
- ISBN
- 0310248809
About this product
Product Identifiers
Publisher
Zondervan
ISBN-10
0310248809
ISBN-13
9780310248804
eBay Product ID (ePID)
6021978
Product Key Features
Book Title
Stories Behind the Great Traditions of Christmas
Number of Pages
208 Pages
Language
English
Publication Year
2003
Topic
Holidays / Christmas & Advent, Seasonal
Illustrator
Yes
Genre
Religion, Crafts & Hobbies
Format
Hardcover
Dimensions
Item Height
0.9 in
Item Weight
9.9 Oz
Item Length
7.4 in
Item Width
5.4 in
Additional Product Features
Intended Audience
Trade
LCCN
2003-010892
Dewey Edition
22
Number of Volumes
1 vol.
Dewey Decimal
394.2663
Synopsis
The fascinating stories and origins behind Christmas traditions such as the colors of red and green, the Christmas tree, caroling, nativity scenes, the Yule log, gift-giving, stockings, advent wreaths, mistletoe, and holly., The cheer of a crackling hearth fire. Colorful cards from friends and loved ones. An evergreen tree festooned with ornaments. The golden traditions of Christmas--gifts, wreaths, stockings, carols, mistletoe, and more--infuse our celebration of the season with meaning and glowing memories. And, in ways you may not realize, they point us to the birth of Christ. Stories Behind the Great Traditions of Christmas reveals the people, places, and events that shaped the best-loved customs of this merriest of holidays. Here are spiritual insights, true-life tales, and captivating legends to intrigue you and your family and bring new luster and depth to your celebration of Jesus' birth. Discover how - after eighteen centuries of all but ignoring the event, churches began to open the door for believers to commemorate Jesus' incarnation. - the evergreen tree, once a central theme in the worship practices of pagan cultures, came to represent the everlasting love of God. - the magi's three gifts--gold, frankincense, and myrrh--are filled with spiritual symbolism. The traditions of Christmas lend beauty, awe, and hope to the holiday, causing people all over the world to anticipate it with joy. The stories in this book will warm your heart as you rediscover the true and eternal significance of Christmas., The cheer of a crackling hearth fire. Colorful cards from friends and loved ones. An evergreen tree festooned with ornaments. The golden traditions of Christmas--gifts, wreaths, stockings, carols, mistletoe, and more--infuse our celebration of the season with meaning and glowing memories. And, in ways you may not realize, they point us to the birth of Christ. Stories Behind the Great Traditions of Christmas reveals the people, places, and events that shaped the best-loved customs of this merriest of holidays. Here are spiritual insights, true-life tales, and captivating legends to intrigue you and your family and bring new luster and depth to your celebration of Jesus' birth. Discover how * after eighteen centuries of all but ignoring the event, churches began to open the door for believers to commemorate Jesus' incarnation. * the evergreen tree, once a central theme in the worship practices of pagan cultures, came to represent the everlasting love of God. * the magi's three gifts--gold, frankincense, and myrrh--are filled with spiritual symbolism. The traditions of Christmas lend beauty, awe, and hope to the holiday, causing people all over the world to anticipate it with joy. The stories in this book will warm your heart as you rediscover the true and eternal significance of Christmas.
LC Classification Number
GT4985.C5475 2003
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- a***r (375)- Feedback left by buyer.Past monthVerified purchasei am so happy to have every book of this series! the price of the book & the shipping is very reasonable! the book was as described & was in excellent condition! it was shipped quickly & arrived quickly! the books are always packaged carefully so they arrived undamaged! the communication from the sellers is always excellent--they go out of their way for excellent customer service! i have been a repeat customer from this seller & always will be! this seller is the best bookseller on ebay!
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- 25 May, 2016
Easy, interesting and entertaining
Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-ownedSold by: -DZANr0pTyq@Deleted
- 26 Dec, 2019
Covers every tradition.
Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-ownedSold by: horticultmike
- 07 Jan, 2016
Good details of Christmas
Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-ownedSold by: chgo2037
- 27 Dec, 2016
Great History on Christmas Traditions
Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-ownedSold by: If8iUicUT5W@Deleted
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- c***m (410)- Feedback left by buyer.Past 6 monthsVerified purchaseWOW!; I cannot believe this 3 Days to Hawaii! ; AAA+++; Excellent Service; Great Pricing; Fast Delivery-Faster Than Expected to Hawaii!; Shipped 05/05, Mon, Received 05/08, Thu to Hawaii using free shipping; USPS Ground Mail, Book in Excellent Condition--Better Than Described ; TLC Packaging; Excellent Seller Communication, Sends updates . Highly Recommended!, Thank you very much!
- a***r (375)- Feedback left by buyer.Past monthVerified purchasei am so happy to have every book of this series! the price of the book & the shipping is very reasonable! the book was as described & was in excellent condition! it was shipped quickly & arrived quickly! the books are always packaged carefully so they arrived undamaged! the communication from the sellers is always excellent--they go out of their way for excellent customer service! i have been a repeat customer from this seller & always will be! this seller is the best bookseller on ebay!
- l***b (331)- Feedback left by buyer.Past monthVerified purchase5 STARS on ALL aspects... ITEM AS DESCRIBED - 5 STARS... PACKAGING & SHIPPING - 5 STARS... VALUE OF ITEM RECEIVED - 5 STARS... COMMUNICATION - 5 STARS. Would highly recommend this seller to all Ebay buyers without any reservations. Thanks again for your business with BB812, and we do appreciate your care and consideration of our offer. HAPPY EBAY LIFE !!!