Christmas is one of the most beloved and celebrated holidays in the world, and this book offers a fascinating look at the history and traditions of this festive season. Carla Wenckebach explores the origins of the Christmas tree, the mistletoe, the yule log, and St. Nicholas, making this an essential resource for anyone interested in the history of Christmas. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.