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This richly illustrated volume explores the invention, evolution, and politicization of Germany's favorite national holiday. According to Perry, Christmas played a crucial role in public politics, …

Jan 1, 1999 · An overview of the symbols, celebrations, decorations, food, and songs that are part of Christmas in Germany.

Dec 1, 2014 · Covering nearly two centuries of German history, Joe Perry analyzes the ways various groups constructed and contested the Christmas holiday, a central element of modern …

Jul 1, 2013 · Saint Nicholas fills childrens shoes with toys and treats. Carolers walk from house to house singing Christmas songs, and bands play in town squares. These are the sights and …

May 30, 2012 · Includes index Explores the various traditions with which the Germans celebrate Christmas

For poets, priests, and politicians--and especially ordinary Germans--in the nineteenth and twentieth centuries, the image of the loving nuclear family gathered around the Christmas tree...

This richly illustrated volume explores the invention, evolution, and politicization of Germany's favorite national holiday. According to Perry, Christmas played a crucial role in public politics, …

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