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It’s the rare bird that doesn’t like Christmas. Sure there are Scrooges and, here and there, cries of "Bah, humbug," but Christmas is a time for celebrating, for giving, and for trying to be just a little nicer to your fellow man. As the song goes, "If every day could be just like Christmas what a wonderful world it would be." Christmas's Most Wanted™ is a celebration of the fun side of Christmas - the songs, the movies, the television shows, the history, the people, the laughs, even the commercialism . . . all that and more. So you’ll see such top-ten lists as different versions of both "The Twelve Days of Christmas" and "A Christmas Carol". You’ll read about traditions and the st...
In days of old, Christmas was defined by the custom of exchanging simple handmade gifts. Today, it has become a multi-billion industry, synonymous with commercialism and consumption. How did this transformation occur? In this incisive and engaging examination of how Christmas has evolved since 1880, Waits chronicles the history of the holiday, from its origin to its current form. The book is illustrated with dozens of historical photographs and will be of interest to cultural and social historians alike. Christmas was a relatively modest occasion in the English- speaking world, celebrated by the exchange of modest handmade gifts, until the Victorians invested the holiday with immense signifi...
Brings new perspectives to issues of class and the self in western culture Looks at how and why people buy things - concentrates on social processes of shopping/consumerism and gift giving
Publisher description
Orange Coast Magazine is the oldest continuously published lifestyle magazine in the region, bringing together Orange County¹s most affluent coastal communities through smart, fun, and timely editorial content, as well as compelling photographs and design. Each issue features an award-winning blend of celebrity and newsmaker profiles, service journalism, and authoritative articles on dining, fashion, home design, and travel. As Orange County¹s only paid subscription lifestyle magazine with circulation figures guaranteed by the Audit Bureau of Circulation, Orange Coast is the definitive guidebook into the county¹s luxe lifestyle.
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This journal features 100 Ruled pages or lined Paper inside for writing notes. It's size is convenient to carry with you anywhere you go. This notebook or journal makes a great motivational and inspirational Christmas Notebook gift for all. This Notebook is perfect for: End of the School Year Gifts Notebook Journals Gifts Gifts at Birthday Parties Birthday Gifts, Christmas & Thanksgiving Gifts Features: Unique design Can be used as a diary, journal and notebook 100 ruled pages of lined paper Perfect for gel, pen, ink, marker or pencils 6" x 9" dimensions; portable size for school, home or traveling Matte Cover No Spiral High-quality paper