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Presents unusual facts about the holiday, including how upside-down Christmas trees can be purchased, how Sweden erects a giant straw goat for the occasion, and how mystery elves have been spotted in Michigan handing out money to strangers.

"Part of the nonfiction Orca Origins series for middle readers. Illustrated with archival and color photographs, the book looks at the history and practice of Christmas celebrations around the globe."-- Provided by publisher.

The members of a family discuss the origin of the Christmas tree as they decorate their own.

"Celebrate the magic of Christmas time with this well-loved traditional poem "The Twelve Days of Christmas". Take a walk through each beautiful scene brimming with details that will remind you of the sights, sounds and smells of Christmas. Perfect...

Explains the holiday of Christmas, including how it began, how it is celebrated, and popular symbols of the holiday.