ISBN:
9781408728413
Language:
English
Pages:
128 Seiten
,
Illustrationen
Uniform Title:
The great christmas book
DDC:
394.266309477
Keywords:
Christmas
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Cultural studies
;
European history
;
Europäische Geschichte
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HISTORY / Europe / Eastern
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Kulturwissenschaft: Sitten und Gebräuche
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Social & cultural history
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Sociology: customs & traditions
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Sozial- und Kulturgeschichte
;
Noël - Ukraine
;
Christmas
;
Manners and customs
;
Informational works
;
Illustrated works
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Documents d'information
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Ouvrages illustrés
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Ukraine Social life and customs
;
Ukraine
;
Ukraine
;
Kultur
;
Geschichte
Abstract:
'History, stories, recipes and beautiful illustrations' - OLINA HERCULES'Christmas brings the indestructibility of hope in times of the greatest hopelessness. As long as we celebrate this holiday, we can neither be defeated nor destroyed. This is the message that Ukraine is trying to convey to the world. And this is what our book is about.'From Christmas music to gifts and food, as well as a look back through the country's rich and troubled history through the perspective of the festive season, this beautifully illustrated and powerful book introduces readers to Ukraine's unique Christmas traditions. In a country where East and West meet, this is a fascinating and unmissable guide to capturing the spirit of one of the most important times of year and a powerful reminder of the strength of holding on to your culture and beliefs, even as others try to take everything from you.'Sings of the independence of Ukraine yet ensures you feel the connecting hand of warmth, understanding, and friendship ... So profoundly meaningful and powerful, A Ukrainian Christmas ensures that you never lose sight of the true meaning of these festivities and how important they are in the lives of so many people' - LOVEREADING'Richly illustrated ... from Christmas music to gifts and food, it introduces readers to festive traditions followed in Ukraine' - Caroline Sanderson, THE BOOKSELLERThe Publisher is making a donation to the Disasters Emergency Committee Ukraine Humanitarian Appeal on publication of this book
Description / Table of Contents:
Foreword -- When is christmas? -- Feasting and fasting -- Songs and carols -- Vertep: the nativity scene -- The christmas tree -- St Nicholas and Grandfather Frost -- A ban on christmas -- Christmas truces
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