"Everything You Ever Wanted to Know About Christmas": That's the subtitle of this charming and whimsical book by Jonathan Green. If you've ever wondered why we celebrate Christmas the way we do, here you'll the fascinating stories behind our most beloved holiday traditions. So, go ahead, find a cozy spot by the brightly-lit tree, then open up this fully illustrated treasure trove and enjoy the stories behind why we sing carols, and why we burn Yule logs, and why we hang stockings, and why we kiss under the mistletoe, and why there are Twelve Days of Christmas... and just what is Figgy Pudding, anyway? Once you've read this book, you'll know.

Each chapter explores a different custom and its history: when and where it started, how it has changed over the centuries, and why we still love to recreate it today. You’ll learn why holly and ivy are important symbols, who Good King Wenceslas was, and why we eat turkey for Christmas dinner. Additional fun facts and trivia are sprinkled throughout, accompanied by classic illustrations. There are also many curious old Yuletide recipes, like Plum Pudding and Brandy Butter, Frumenty, Clarrey, and Glögg, and Wassail and Lamb's Wool.