An extensive assemblage of nostalgic antique images and entertaining lore celebrate and illustrate the many ways of commemorating the birth of the Christ Child. More than two hundred colorful illustrations, dating from the Victorian age to the early-twentieth century, portray Christmas traditions of years gone by. Charming images of angels, Tannenbaum, St. Lucia, Yule logs, caroling, wassailing and holiday trade cards are only some of the treasures selected from the more than thirteen hundred items in the author’s personal collection of vintage postcards and ephemera. Also included is a wonderful selection of postcards which show how Santa Claus was depicted in countries throughout Europe as well as in America.

Hardcover book has 128 pages, with 177 full-color pictures and 34 reprints of original black and white illustrations. 9½" high by 8¼" wide and ½" deep. This most current edition is copyright © 2005.