{"product_id":"o-christmas-tree-by-jacqueline-farmer-joanne-friar-illustrator","title":"O Christmas Tree by Jacqueline Farmer,  Joanne Friar (Illustrator)","description":"Handpicked, pre-owned, O Christmas Tree\u003cbr\u003eby Jacqueline Farmer,  Joanne Friar (Illustrator)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe Christmas tree tradition has roots in many ancient cultures. Originally, it had little to do with gift-giving, reindeer, or elves. O CHRISTMAS TREE explores the history and traditions--from the tree's origins to the first tree lights and decorations--that led to how people enjoy these trees today. Also includes information about how these special evergreens are grown.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBeautiful illustrations capture the magic and festivity of the holiday season\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eExplore the roots of the modern Christmas tree! \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWhen did people really start putting up Christmas trees—and why? From ancient Egyptian and Roman winter solstice customs to the eleventh-century European miracle plays and sixteenth-century New Year's customs that gave us decorated trees full of candlelight, Jacqueline Farmer walks through the histories and cultures that combined to produce the current-day practice of the Christmas tree. Beautiful illustrations capture the magic and festivity of the holiday season. Includes information about how these special evergreens are grown and harvested. Back matter includes fun facts and a list of further reading.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTitle: O Christmas Tree: Its History and Holiday ...\u003cbr\u003ePublisher: Charlesbridge Publishing\u003cbr\u003ePublication Date: 2010\u003cbr\u003eBinding: Soft cover\u003cbr\u003eIllustrator: Friar, Joanne\u003cbr\u003eBook Condition: VERY NICE","brand":"Three Pigeons Bookshop","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47144109703366,"sku":null,"price":19.2,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0749\/7983\/6102\/files\/il_fullxfull.4392973662_9n0z.jpg?v=1788614942","url":"https:\/\/threepigeonsbookshop.com\/products\/o-christmas-tree-by-jacqueline-farmer-joanne-friar-illustrator","provider":"Three Pigeons Bookshop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}