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Tate, Nikki , Tate-Stratton, Dani

Christmas: From Solstice to Santa

79 pp. | Orca | October, 2018 | Trade ISBN 978-1-4598-1355-7 $24.95 | Ebook ISBN 978-1-4598-1357-1

(3) 4-6 Orca Origins series. Starting with the pre-Christian Midwinter celebrations that preceded it in ancient Egypt, Greece, and Rome, this is an informative history of the Christian holiday that is now celebrated in many parts of the world. The narrative is well illustrated with color photos and sprinkled with the authors' own stories and the Christmas memories of their family and friends. Several recipes are also included. Bib., glos., ind.

Reviewer: Melinda Greenblatt