{"product_id":"the-origins-of-christmas","title":"The Origins of Christmas","description":"When was Christmas first celebrated? How did December 25 become the date for the feast? How did the Bible’s “magi from the East” become three kings named Melchior, Caspar, and Balthasar who rode camels from three different continents to worship the newborn Christ? How did the Feast of the Nativity generate an entire liturgical season from Advent to Candlemas? Why did medieval and Renaissance artists portray Joseph as an old man? When did the first Christmas music appear? And who was the real Saint Nicholas?\n\nThese and many other questions are answered in this revised and expanded edition of The Origins of Christmas. The story of the origins of Christmas is not well known, but it is a fascinating tale. It begins when the first Christians had little interest in Christ’s Nativity, and it finishes when Christmas had become an integral part of Christian life and Western culture.\n\nThe Origins of Christmas covers a variety of topics in a concise and accessible style, and is suitable for group discussions.\u003cbr\u003eASIN: 0814648606\u003cbr\u003eVSKU: DBV.0814648606.A\u003cbr\u003eCondition: Acceptable\u003cbr\u003eAuthor\/Artist:Kelly, Joseph F.\u003cbr\u003eBinding: Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eNote:\u003c\/b\u003e Any images shown are stock photographs and product may differ from what is shown.  \u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eCondition Notes\u003c\/b\u003e: This copy has clearly been enjoyed—expect noticeable shelf wear and some minor creases to the cover. Binding is strong, and all pages are legible. May contain previous library markings or stamps.  \u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Dream Books Co.","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41500185886778,"sku":"DBV.0814648606.A","price":7.29,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0555\/6011\/0138\/files\/0814648606-0.jpg?v=1783058265","url":"https:\/\/shop.dreambooksco.com\/products\/the-origins-of-christmas","provider":"Dream Books Co.","version":"1.0","type":"link"}