The Curious World of Christmas by Niall Edworthy.

Title: The Curious World of Christmas: Celebrating all that is Weird, Wonderful and Festive. 
Author: Niall Edworthy. 
Publisher: Doubleday: London. 
Published Date: 2007
Pagination: pp.200
Format: Hardback. Cloth.
Condition: Near fine in very good + dust jacket. 
 
This book is 'a treasury of amusing, intelligent and poignant anecdotes, heart-warming stories, ancient customs, forgotten traditions, great writing, historical insights, practical tips, bizarre practices, recipes, quotations and a smattering of jaw-dropping facts. Drawing on over two thousand years of writing and experiences, it covers every extraordinary aspect of the largest religious festival on the planet.'