{"product_id":"christmas-in-ritual-and-tradition-clement-a-miles-9781434473769","title":"Christmas in Ritual and Tradition, Christian and Pagan","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eChristmas in Ritual and Tradition, Christian and Pagan\u003c\/em\u003e explores the complex historical roots of Christmas, tracing its development from ancient pagan festivals to Christian holy day. Drawing on folklore, liturgical history, and comparative religion, the book reveals how rituals like gift-giving, tree decorating, and the Nativity have evolved across centuries and cultures. It examines European traditions such as Yule, Saturnalia, and medieval celebrations, showing how diverse customs were adapted into a unified religious holiday. This scholarly yet accessible study uncovers the multifaceted nature of one of the world's most widely celebrated festivals.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Clement A. Miles\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 1434473767\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781434473769\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Wildside Press\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 07\/25\/2025\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 416\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 1.16lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 8.50h x 5.50w x 0.93d","brand":"Clement A. Miles","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":47965103456511,"sku":"9781434473769","price":19.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_a1a65f73-2938-41ac-a9cd-4039f5b11f2b.jpg?v=1767278450","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/christmas-in-ritual-and-tradition-clement-a-miles-9781434473769","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}