Please note: This title is currently on preorder with a release date of 12/1/2026.
Holidays mark our calendars, shape our communities, and fill our lives with ritual—but how much do we really know about them? The History of Western Holidays is an entertaining and thoroughly researched exploration of the origins and reinventions of some of the most popular Western holidays. This book untangles centuries of myth, invention, and misrepresentation for some of our most beloved holidays.
Blending personal experience with scholarly investigation, the author examines how traditions are born, why they shift over time, and how misunderstandings take root. Along the way, readers discover how many customs are far more modern than they appear.
Written in a lively question-and-answer format, this volume makes it easy to dip into any topic and find a clear, concise explanation. Each chapter concludes with academic sources, ensuring the book is both accessible for casual readers and useful for students or researchers.
Witty and informative, The History of Western Holidays invites readers to celebrate the holidays they love with a deeper appreciation of their histories and a sharper eye for the stories we tell about them.
ISBN: 978-1-968185-53-4 | Page Count: 180
Dimensions: 6“ x 8“ | Format: Paperback | Publication Date: 12/1/2026
Please note: This title is currently on preorder with a release date of 12/1/2026.
Holidays mark our calendars, shape our communities, and fill our lives with ritual—but how much do we really know about them? The History of Western Holidays is an entertaining and thoroughly researched exploration of the origins and reinventions of some of the most popular Western holidays. This book untangles centuries of myth, invention, and misrepresentation for some of our most beloved holidays.
Blending personal experience with scholarly investigation, the author examines how traditions are born, why they shift over time, and how misunderstandings take root. Along the way, readers discover how many customs are far more modern than they appear.
Written in a lively question-and-answer format, this volume makes it easy to dip into any topic and find a clear, concise explanation. Each chapter concludes with academic sources, ensuring the book is both accessible for casual readers and useful for students or researchers.
Witty and informative, The History of Western Holidays invites readers to celebrate the holidays they love with a deeper appreciation of their histories and a sharper eye for the stories we tell about them.
ISBN: 978-1-968185-53-4 | Page Count: 180
Dimensions: 6“ x 8“ | Format: Paperback | Publication Date: 12/1/2026
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