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Author: John Julius Norwich Publisher: John Murray Publishers ISBN: 9781529324907 Category : Languages : en Pages : 0
Book Description
In 1969, John Julius Norwich, the legendary popular historian, gathered together the favourite things he'd come across in the last 365 days into one short charming pamphlet. Initially just a treat for his friends, it rapidly turned into a huge word-of-mouth success. And soon the arrival of John Julius Norwich's latest 'Christmas Cracker' became as essential a part of the English Christmas experience as holly and mistletoe. Norwich had a brilliant eye for a story and telling detail, and his Crackers are full of jokes, warmth and wit. Here in one bumper book is his final and 50th Christmas Cracker, alongside all the very best bits as picked out by his daughter Artemis Cooper. This is the perfect Christmas gift.
Author: John Julius Norwich Publisher: John Murray Publishers ISBN: 9781529324907 Category : Languages : en Pages : 0
Book Description
In 1969, John Julius Norwich, the legendary popular historian, gathered together the favourite things he'd come across in the last 365 days into one short charming pamphlet. Initially just a treat for his friends, it rapidly turned into a huge word-of-mouth success. And soon the arrival of John Julius Norwich's latest 'Christmas Cracker' became as essential a part of the English Christmas experience as holly and mistletoe. Norwich had a brilliant eye for a story and telling detail, and his Crackers are full of jokes, warmth and wit. Here in one bumper book is his final and 50th Christmas Cracker, alongside all the very best bits as picked out by his daughter Artemis Cooper. This is the perfect Christmas gift.
Author: John Julius Norwich Publisher: John Murray ISBN: 1473665949 Category : Fiction Languages : en Pages : 288
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'If I could work my will,' said Scrooge indignantly, 'Every idiot who goes about with "Merry Christmas" on his lips, should be boiled with his own pudding, and buried with a stake of holly through his heart.' This year go carol-singing in the Cotswolds with Laurie Lee or attend church with a grumpy Samuel Pepys. Make plum puddings for bemused French villagers with Elizabeth David; go present shopping with Virginia Woolf or eat far too much with Agatha Christie. Celebrate Christmas at Chatsworth, in the workhouse or marooned in the ice with Shackleton ... For forty-five years, the arrival of John Julius Norwich's latest Christmas Cracker became as essential a part of the Christmas experience as holly and mistletoe. In An English Christmas the late legendary popular historian gathered all the best writing about this strangest and most memorable time of year into one book and his brilliant eye for a story is evident on every page. Vividly evoking all the good things about the festive season, this unexpected anthology is just as entertaining about its darker aspects. Eight-year-old Princess Margaret's thank-you list jostles with moving letters home from the trenches. Sherlock Holmes solves his trickiest case. George Orwell writes about indigestion; Jane Austen about reluctant socialising and Thomas Hardy about the old folk belief that all animals kneel at midnight on 24 December. There are ghost stories, games and bizarre recipes. Diary-entries, recipes and letters sit alongside poems and short stories. An English Christmas could convert any Scrooge into an instant enthusiast.
Author: Maria Hubert Publisher: The History Press ISBN: 0752471066 Category : History Languages : en Pages : 176
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A delightful history of how Christmas has been celebrated in Britain over the past 2,000 years. From the legend of Arthur pulling the sword from the stone one Christmas day, to when the Puritan Parliament tried to 'ban' Christmas, through to Charles Dickens's vivid recollections of his boyhood celebrations, and his delight in the present of a jumping frog. Amongst the wealth of stories and personal reminiscences this book also teaches us how the traditions we now hold so dear came into being, including Mrs Beeton's recipe for the original Christmas cake (made with a horn of mead), the birth of Christmas carolling, the first ever Christmas tree to be brought to England from Germany by Prince Albert and the origins of the Christmas cracker. This is simply the perfect book with which to celebrate Christmas and all the traditions that surround it.
Author: Jenny Kellett Publisher: Bellanova Books ISBN: 6197695499 Category : Religion Languages : en Pages : 138
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"The Fun and Interactive Advent Calendar Alternative for 2022" Combining two of the world’s most beloved Christmas traditions: advent calendars and Christmas crackers, The Ultimate Family Christmas Cracker Book is a fun and exciting new concept in the world of books! It’s a hilarious, yet educational and interactive way to spend time with your family over the Christmas period. Designed with all ages in mind, there are activities, jokes, games and more for every member of the family. From Christmas sudoku to word scrambles and more, there’s holiday magic on every page. The Ultimate Family Christmas Cracker Book is the latest book from leading non-fiction author, Jenny Kellett. Her colourful and engaging books have entertained children and adults for nearly 10 years. 25-Day Advent Calendar Enjoy turning a new page every day—just make sure not to peek ahead! Each day is chock-full of timeless fun facts, quizzes and more. Unlike traditional advent calendars, the book is perfect for keeping as a memory of each holiday season. Christmas Book Features: - 130 Beautifully-designed full-colour pages - Family-friendly - Daily Silly Christmas Jokes - Daily Christmas Trivia Quiz - Daily Fun Facts - 12 Family-Friendly Activity Pages - Exclusive Christmas competition at the end of the book - Independently published What better way to start the holiday season?! Scroll up to order your copy today for 25 days of guaranteed laughs and fun!
Author: Matt Cosgrove Publisher: Scholastic UK ISBN: 0702300004 Category : Juvenile Fiction Languages : en Pages : 27
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It's Christmas time, and Macca has a long list of presents that he would love to buy his friends. But when he checks his piggy bank, he realises that he's spent all of his savings. Oh no! This heartfelt celebration of friendship and kindness is the perfect Christmas story.
Author: Trisha Ashley Publisher: HarperCollins UK ISBN: 1847562809 Category : Businesswomen Languages : en Pages : 0
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A WONDERFUL STORY with a great BIG HEART. The Sunday Times bestseller returns with a Christmas story that goes with a bang!A warm-hearted and comforting read. Trisha at her best' Carole Matthews
Author: Deborah Harding Publisher: ISBN: 9780762100859 Category : Crafts & Hobbies Languages : en Pages : 152
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With this great guide to celebrating the spirit (and spirits) of Halloween, no special magic is needed to enjoy the latest trend in family fun. Tricks & Treats has tons of great ideas for Halloween costumes, decorations, parties and tempting fun foods. Over 50 projects.
Author: Peter Kimpton Publisher: ISBN: 9780752431642 Category : Christmas decorations Languages : en Pages : 0
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For over 150 years, crackers have been a traditional part of Christmas festivities in the UK, but who was the creator of this wonderful innovation? Little is known about Tom Smith, confectioner and cracker creator, but Peter Kimpton draws on a wealth of archive material to relate the story of Tom Smith and the Christmas Cracker. From humble beginnings as a confectioner, Tom Smith created a highly successful company through the manufacture of crackers. The history of the company is richly illustrated by contemporary trade catalogs and company artwork. Today, the Tom Smith Group is proud to be the official supplier of Christmas crackers to the Royal Household, a tradition long held since the beginning of the 20th century.
Author: John Julius Norwich
Author: John Julius Norwich
Author: John Julius Norwich
Author: Maria Hubert
Author: Jenny Kellett
Author: Matt Cosgrove
Author: John Julius Norwich
Author: Trisha Ashley
Author: Deborah Harding
Author: Jamie Oliver
Author: Peter Kimpton