{"product_id":"2940015138108","title":"The History of the American Christmas And Its Traditions","description":"The Christmas Tree. Hanging Stockings. Christmas Cards. Carolling. Santa Claus. Gift Giving. Egg Nog. The Yule Log.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDo you know where these traditions came from? Are you someone that believes they've simply \"always existed\" and is something we, as a Nation have always done every year around December 24th? Or do you believe that we simply \"created\" them ourselves?\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIf you are, then you really don't know the history of Christmas traditions. Have you ever wondered why we do the things we do when the snow begins to fall and the air becomes oh so chilly?\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThere is a reason we perform every single Christmas tradition we know today. And some of them may not be why you think!\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThroughout these pages, you will discover why certain Christmas traditions are performed every year, and where exactly in the world they came from. Here's a secret you may not know. . . .Many of the Christmas traditions we use to celebrate our National Holiday didn't even originate in our country! Hard to believe? Well, it's 100%, without a doubt F-A-C-T.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eGuess what else? Christmas almost didn't exist in our country! \u003cbr\u003eWhat????! \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYep, it's true. In fact, some of the earliest \"Powers That Be\" did not believe in the Holiday because of it's origins. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNow you might be thinking, \"How Can That Be?? Surely That Isn't The Case At All. Someone Must Be Misinformed About This Sacred Holiday!\".\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eI can assure you that someone IS misinformed about this holiday. And, it could be you. Or someone you know that doesn't understand the true history behind Christmas and the traditions that surround our most sacred of holidays.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWouldn't you like to know exactly where it all began and how we celebrate the Christmas holiday today is a result of our past?\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWell, you're going to read about the whole thing. Right here and now within these very pages. So sit back, grab a cup of your favorite Holiday beverage, and prepare yourself to discover The History of The American Christmas and its Traditions!\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTo A Happy Holiday Season,","brand":"eBook","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47183311732976,"sku":"2940015138108","price":2.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0737\/7593\/9824\/files\/2940015138108_p0.jpg?v=1763619626","url":"https:\/\/shop-qa.barnesandnoble.com\/products\/2940015138108","provider":"Barnes \u0026 Noble (DEV)","version":"1.0","type":"link"}