Why Was the Partridge in the Pear Tree?

The History of Christmas Carols

Nonfiction, Entertainment, Music, Theory & Criticism, History & Criticism, Reference, History
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Author: Reverend Mark Lawson-Jones, Bishop Dominic Walker ISBN: 9780752477503
Publisher: The History Press Publication: November 11, 2011
Imprint: The History Press Language: English
Author: Reverend Mark Lawson-Jones, Bishop Dominic Walker
ISBN: 9780752477503
Publisher: The History Press
Publication: November 11, 2011
Imprint: The History Press
Language: English

The hidden stories and fascinating facts behind favorite Christmas carols Who was Good King Wenceslas? What are the pagan origins behind The Holly and the Ivy? Discover the hidden stories behind best-loved Christmas carols, from their earliest incarnations in the Middle Ages and their banning under the Puritans to the carols that united soldiers on the Western Front during World War I. This fascinating book charts the history of one of Christmas' longest-running traditions and is sure to appeal to all those who love the festive season.

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The hidden stories and fascinating facts behind favorite Christmas carols Who was Good King Wenceslas? What are the pagan origins behind The Holly and the Ivy? Discover the hidden stories behind best-loved Christmas carols, from their earliest incarnations in the Middle Ages and their banning under the Puritans to the carols that united soldiers on the Western Front during World War I. This fascinating book charts the history of one of Christmas' longest-running traditions and is sure to appeal to all those who love the festive season.

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