Christmas Holidays

Discover the Magic of the Season – Christmas Holidays by Nicolae Sfetcu

An enriching journey through traditions, history, and the joy of Christmas

About the Book

• Overview:
  • Published by MultiMedia Publishing in 2016
  • ISBN: 978-606-9041-40-6
  • A comprehensive exploration of Christmas, blending its origins, traditions, cultural impact, and global celebrations.
• Why This Book?
  • Rich in cultural and historical insights
  • Perfect for readers passionate about Christmas traditions and history
  • A blend of scholarly research and accessible writing

Key Features

• Historical Depth: From pagan winter solstice celebrations to the Christian holiday commemorating Jesus’ birth.
• Cultural Insights: Explore diverse traditions from around the world, including Christmas markets, carols, and foods.
• Iconic Characters: Learn about the evolution of Santa Claus and other Christmas figures.
• Art & Literature: Discover how Christmas has inspired art, music, and storytelling over centuries.

Who Should Read This?

• History enthusiasts and scholars of cultural traditions
• Families looking to enrich their holiday traditions
• Educators and students exploring religious and secular aspects of Christmas
• Anyone intrigued by the universal appeal of Christmas

Unique Selling Points

• Universal Appeal: Goes beyond Christianity to explore Christmas’s global and secular dimensions.
• Beautifully Detailed: Captures the festive spirit with vivid descriptions and engaging storytelling.
• Perfect Holiday Companion: Ideal for cozy reading by the fire or as a thoughtful holiday gift.

Reader Benefits

• Educational Value: Gain a deep understanding of the roots and evolution of Christmas traditions.
• Enhanced Festivities: Inspire your celebrations with fresh ideas and perspectives.
• Connection: Strengthen family bonds by exploring shared traditions and histories.

Highlights from the Book

• Chapters:
  • The Origins of Christmas
  • The Nativity Story and Christian Traditions
  • Festive Symbols: Trees, Lights, and Decorations
  • The Evolution of Santa Claus
  • Global Christmas Foods and Feasts
• Visual Appeal: Includes illustrations and examples of traditions like Advent wreaths and Christmas stars.

Praise for the Book

• “A treasure trove of Christmas traditions and history. Perfect for holiday enthusiasts!” – Mary C. Garcia
• “Richly informative and beautifully written – a book that makes the holidays even more special.” – Roslyn Mothé

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Thank You!

Happy Holidays!

 

Second to Easter, Christmas is the most important feast of the Christian liturgical calendar. That is why Christmas is a public holiday in most countries of Christian tradition. This holiday allows family reunion around a festive meal, shared worship (masses and religious services), and the exchange of gifts.

Christmas is celebrated during the night of December 24 to 25 and December 25 all day. As a Christian festival, it commemorates every year the birth of Jesus of Nazareth. Originally, it was at that date that pagan festivities marked the winter solstice, symbol of the rebirth of the sun. The Christian festival was positioned on the same date in order to replace these parties and, symbolically, to associate the birth of Christ to the notion of increasing light.

The period around Christmas is called “holiday season” and it includes the celebration of the New Year. Since the mid-twentieth century, this holidays is losing its religious aspect while keeping alive the tradition of the festival. In this spirit, Christmas has a folk connotation, preserving the grouping of family units around a meal and exchange gifts around the traditional tree.

Second to Easter, Christmas is the most important feast of the Christian liturgical calendar. That is why Christmas is a public holiday in most countries of Christian tradition. This holiday allows family reunion around a festive meal, shared worship (masses and religious services), and the exchange of gifts.
Christmas is celebrated during the night of December 24 to 25 and December 25 all day. As a Christian festival, it commemorates every year the birth of Jesus of Nazareth. Originally, it was at that date that pagan festivities marked the winter solstice, symbol of the rebirth of the sun. The Christian festival was positioned on the same date in order to replace these parties and, symbolically, to associate the birth of Christ to the notion of increasing light.
The period around Christmas is called “holiday season” and it includes the celebration of the New Year. Since the mid-twentieth century, this holidays is losing its religious aspect while keeping alive the tradition of the festival. In this spirit, Christmas has a folk connotation, preserving the grouping of family units around a meal and exchange gifts around the traditional tree.

CONTENTS:

Christmas
– Origins
– – Near Eastern antiquity
– – In Rome
– Celebration
– Christianity
– – Catholic Church
– – Secular symbols and traditions
– Father Christmas
– Gifts
– Decorations
– Markets
– Society
– – Cultural changes
– – Entertainment
– History
– – Beginning of the Christian era
– – Middle Ages
– – From the Renaissance
– Nativity of Jesus Christ
– – According to Luke
– – According to Matthew
– – Imprecise date
– – Setting of the holiday
Christmas events and celebrations
– Advent
– – History
– – Liturgy
– – – Meaning and ceremonial
– – – O Antiphons of Advent
– – Symbols and traditions
– – – Advent Wreath
– – – Advent calendar
Christmas traditions
– The Star of Bethlehem
– – The Christian tradition
– – The proofs put forward by the astronomer Kepler
– – Colin Nicholl’s research
– Christmas carols
Christmas characters
– Santa Claus
– – Origins
– Saint Nicholas
– – Historical character
– – – Childhood
– – – Archbishop of Myra
– – – Relics
– – In the religious culture
– – – Hagiography
Christmas decoration
– Christmas tree
– – History
– Christmas lights
– – History
– – – Cultural concept
– – – Tourism impact
– – Technology
– – – Installation
– – – Cost
– – – Financial and energy savings
– – Critics
– Baubles
Economics of Christmas
– Christmas gifts
– – Justification of gifts
– – – Christian vision
– – – Sociological vision
– – Traditions
– – – France
– – – Anglo-Saxon countries
– – – Spain
– – – Italy
– – – Germany
– – – Country of Orthodox tradition
– – – Quebec
– – – Latin America
– – – Asia
– – Social and economic impacts
– Christmas markets
– – History
– – Attraction, stands, stalls and shops
– – Notorious Christmas markets
Christmas in art
– Adoration of the Magi
– – Literary sources
– – Iconography
Christmas food
– Christmas dishes
– – Albania
– – Argentina
– – Australia
– – Belgium
– – Brazil
– – Canada
– – Chile
– – Colombia
– – Cuba
References
About the author
– Nicolae Sfetcu
– – By the same author
– – Contact
Publishing House
– MultiMedia Publishing

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– Digital: EPUB (ISBN 978-606-9041-39-0), Kindle (ISBN 978-606-9041-41-3), PDF (ISBN 978-606-9041-40-6)
Publication Date: Nov 29 2016

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