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Why Was the Partridge in the Pear Tree?
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Revd Mark Lawson-Jones
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Free shipping NZ wide  Ships within 24 hours from UK supplier| Rating: | | | Format: | Paperback, 128 pages | | Other Information: | Illustrations | | Published In: | UK, 01 September 2011 |
Why was the partridge in the pear tree? Who was Good King Wenceslas? And what are the pagan origins behind 'The Holly and the Ivy'? Discover the hidden stories behind our best-loved Christmas carols, from their earliest incarnations in the Middle Ages and their banning under the Puritans to the wassailing traditions of the nineteenth century and the carols that united soldiers on the Western Front during the First World War. This fascinating book charts the history of one of Christmas' longest-running traditions and is sure to appeal to all those who love the festive season. About the AuthorREVD MARK LAWSON-JONES is a team rector in charge of ten parishes in Wales. He is a keen historian and is a member of Redwick Local History Society. |
| Publisher: | The History Press Ltd | | ISBN: | 0752459570 |
| EAN: | 9780752459578 | | Dimensions: | 17.0 x 11.0 centimeters (0.12 kg) |
| Age Range: |
15+ years |
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