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9780752459578

Why Was the Partridge in the Pear Tree? The History of Christmas Carols

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  • ISBN13:

    9780752459578

  • ISBN10:

    0752459570

  • Edition: Reprint
  • Format: Paperback
  • Copyright: 2012-08-01
  • Publisher: The History Press
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Summary

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.

Author Biography

Reverend Mark Lawson-Jones is a team rector in charge of 10 parishes in Wales. Bishop Dominic Walker is the ministry bishop for the Church in Wales.

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