As featured in Elle, and Real Simple

A visual celebration of Christmas, from religious beginnings to festive cultural touchstones – a book to treasure

This book is a unique and ground-breaking visual celebration of Christmas, a joyous religious and cultural occasion observed by billions of people around the world. The origins of Christmas are in the Christian observance of the birth of Christ on 25 December and, since the early 20th century, it has become a secular holiday with a myriad decorations, rituals, and themes.

In The Christmas Book, the significant artistic and cultural influence of Christmas throughout history is explored through a wide range of beautiful and significant artworks and images from across the ages and six continents, creating the ultimate cultural companion to the festive season.

• Format: Hardback
• Size: 270 × 233 mm
• Pages: 240 pp
• Illustrations: 200 illustrations