Can reindeer fly? Could scientists clone the perfect Christmas tree? How does Santa manage to deliver presents to an estimated 824 million households in a single night? These are among the questions explored in an irresistibly witty book that illuminates the cherished rituals, legends, and icons of Christmas from a unique and fascinating perspective: science. "Excellent entertainment for the Christmas connoisseurs in your circle." -USA Today | The Physics of Christmas by Roger Highfield, Paperback | Indigo Chapters