Author |
: Karal Ann Marling |
Publisher |
: Harvard University Press |
Total Pages |
: 459 |
Release |
: 2001-12-20 |
ISBN-10 |
: 9780674006799 |
ISBN-13 |
: 0674006798 |
Rating |
: 4/5 (99 Downloads) |
Book Synopsis Merry Christmas! by : Karal Ann Marling
Download or read book Merry Christmas! written by Karal Ann Marling and published by Harvard University Press. This book was released on 2001-12-20 with total page 459 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Christmas wouldn't be the same without the "things". This book examines why the trees, cards, wrapping paper, toy villages and Macy's holiday parade play such an important role in the festivities. Through the medium of mass culture, Christmas is here primarily defined as a secular celebration.