{"product_id":"old-christmas-paperback-10","title":"Old Christmas - Paperback","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eWashington Irving\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eMint Editions\u003c\/b\u003e (Contribution by)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWith earnest sentimentality, \u003ci\u003eOld Christmas \u003c\/i\u003e by the prolific author Washington Irving spreads a simple message of joy as it provides a descriptive narrative on the traditions, origins, and miscellaneous details of the celebration of an English Christmas. Separated into five parts, \u003ci\u003eOld Christmas \u003c\/i\u003e begins with \u003ci\u003eChristmas, \u003c\/i\u003e a reflection on the holiday's origins and meaning. Next, \u003ci\u003eThe Stage-Coach \u003c\/i\u003e follows the speaker, Geoffrey Crayon, as he travels with children to Bracebridge Hall, a country estate, to celebrate the holiday. \u003ci\u003eChristmas Eve \u003c\/i\u003e details the events after his arrival to the manor, and begins the description of holiday traditions, including the old practices that Crayon preferred as well as the new traditions younger generations had adopted. Continuing to describe and compare the Christmas customs, \u003ci\u003e Christmas Day \u003c\/i\u003e examines and explores the celebration of the actual holiday, taking advantage of the preparations made nearly a month in advance. Finally, \u003ci\u003eOld Christmas \u003c\/i\u003e finishes with the decadent feast of Christmas day, including specifics on what they ate and how it was prepared. With a complete description of an English celebration of the beloved holiday, \u003ci\u003e Old Christmas \u003c\/i\u003e creates a lively and intimate portrait of a 19th century Christmas. \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePublished in 1876, Washington Irving's \u003ci\u003eOld Christmas \u003c\/i\u003e has become a tradition itself, as it treats audiences with a serene and cozy reading experience perfect for the holidays. While comparing Christmas traditions both new and old, and mapping how they've changed over time, Irving reveals treasured details of a 19th Century Christmas celebration, and inadvertently invites modern audiences to compare their customs to those portrayed so fondly in \u003ci\u003eOld Christmas. \u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThis edition of Washington Irving's \u003ci\u003e Old Christmas \u003c\/i\u003e features a striking new cover design and is reprinted in an easy-to-read font, restoring the classic literary work to modern standards while holding respect for the original. With these accommodations \u003ci\u003e Old Christmas \u003c\/i\u003e is the perfect companion for contemporary readers during the holiday season. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eBack Jacket\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eExamining and comparing Christmas traditions of the 19th century, \u003ci\u003eOld Christmas\u003c\/i\u003e is a five-part narrative on Christmas celebrations, starting with a reflection on the holiday and concluding with a description of Christmas dinner. \u003c\/b\u003e Washington Irving's \u003ci\u003e Old Christmas \u003c\/i\u003e is a combination of narrative essay and short fiction, both informative and entertaining as it describes a picturesque Christmas in England. \u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 50\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.11 x 8 x 5 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e January 05, 2021\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47251161579769,"sku":"9781513269702","price":5.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0789\/2782\/3097\/files\/THdZekdld05DSHJNU29RcThFanROQT09_47ac5c22-0fbb-455b-b171-9c446a9e8b31.webp?v=1768670453","url":"https:\/\/bookscloud.io\/products\/old-christmas-paperback-10","provider":"BooksCloud Book Dropshipping","version":"1.0","type":"link"}