Jeremy Seal came up with a brief list of books on Christmas in nonfiction for the London Times.The list includes:
The Battle for Christmas by Stephen NissenbaumClick here to read about the other titles on Seal's list.
Captivating social history of the emergence of Christmas celebrations in America.
The Xmas Files by Patrick Harding
Quirky exploration of our Yuletide traditions.
Can Reindeer Fly?: The Science ofChristmas by Roger Highfield
Rituals and icons, from hallucogenic toadstools to the Bethlehem star, through light-hearted scientific eyes.
Among other books, Jeremy Seal is the author of Nicholas: The Epic Journey from Saint to Santa Claus.
--Marshal Zeringue
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