Yule And Christmas: Their Place In The Germanic Year (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781432636548)

Yule and Christmas: Their Place in the Germanic Year is a book written by Alexander Tille. The book explores the history and traditions of Yule and Christmas in the context of the Germanic year. Tille delves into the pagan origins of these holidays and how they were adapted and transformed by Christianity. He examines the various customs and rituals associated with Yule and Christmas, such as the Yule log, the Christmas tree, and gift-giving. Tille also explores the role of folklore and mythology in shaping these holidays, including the figure of Santa Claus and the story of the Nativity. The book provides a comprehensive overview of the cultural significance of Yule and Christmas in the Germanic world, and how these traditions have evolved over time.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

Author: Alexander Tille
ISBN-10: 1432636545
ISBN-13: 9781432636548
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 06/01/2007
Pages: 228
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.75lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.52d