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Here is a uniquely welcome gift for all who treasure the idea of an
old-fashioned Christmas. Take a Victorian-inspired journey through the
holiday as it was celebrated a century and more ago, beginning in the
cold snows of early December and ending with the departure of guests on
Christmas night. The book tells of games, gifts, decorations,
superstitions, beliefs, fashions, foods, and fun, all presented in
illustrated bursts of history combined with the thoughts and poetry of
the Victorians themselves.
A visual treat, richly peppered with vintage trade cards, greeting
cards, photographs, and artwork from period magazines for a
scrapbook-like kaleidoscope of colors and impressions, this is Christmas
history at its best and most playful. As Charles Dickens wrote, "it
is good to be children sometimes, and never better than at
Christmas."
A value guide to the items shown makes this book a valuable resource as
well, offering guidance for new and seasoned collectors alike.
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