Examines the origin and development of present-day Christmas practices and describes the religious and festive Christmas holiday customs of sixty-six countries

Sleighs pulled by eight legs, Bellsnicklers, Christmas gnomes called Skirt Blower and Window Peeper, bagpipes made from cats, mean Knecht Ruprecht, “Dames”

Introduces the holiday and describes how Christians celebrate in Mexico, Ethiopia, China, Germany, Lebanon, Sweden, Australia, and Russia.

Introduces the many traditions of Christmas as it is celebrated in different countries around the world.