{"product_id":"the-atlas-of-christmas-the-merriest-tastiest-quirkiest-holiday-traditions-from-around-the-world-hardcover","title":"The Atlas of Christmas: The Merriest, Tastiest, Quirkiest Holiday Traditions from Around the World - Hardcover","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eAlex Palmer\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDiscover the fascinating (and sometimes downright odd!) ways that people and nations celebrate the holiday season and share this festive compendium's unique traditions together with family and friends.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eDo you know that in Guatemala there's a \"Burn the Devil\" tradition to kick off the Christmas season, where revelers gather to set fire to devil-piñatas? In Sweden, a popular figure in Christmas traditions is the Yule Goat, a rowdy, menacing character who demands gifts. And in Japan, a big bucket of Kentucky Fried Chicken has become the classic Christmas Day feast. These and many other global Christmas traditions are featured here in this delightful book. From decorations and activities to feasts and special treats, there's a wide range of both lovely and unusual traditions from around the globe.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAlex Palmer \u003c\/b\u003eis a freelance journalist and author living in New York City. He covers business, travel, culture and pop culture for publications like \u003ci\u003eThe New York Post, Time Out New York, Publishers Weekly, \u003c\/i\u003e\u003ci\u003eBillboard\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eThe Hollywood Reporter\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eThe New York Times' The Local\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eHuffington Post\u003c\/i\u003e, and \u003ci\u003eEditor \u0026amp; Publisher\u003c\/i\u003e. The son of two teachers, he loves learning and writing about odd, funny, or surprising stories behind familiar subjects.\u003cbr\u003eHis second book, \u003ci\u003eWeird-o-pedia: The Ultimate Collection of Surprising, Strange, and Incredibly Bizarre Facts About (Supposedly) Ordinary Things, \u003c\/i\u003e was published in July 2012. His first book, \u003ci\u003eLiterary Miscellany: Everything You Always Wanted to Know About Literature\u003c\/i\u003e, takes a look at some of the more colorful aspects of great writers and their works, and was published in October 2010 by Skyhorse Publishing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 256\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1.1 x 6.9 x 5.5 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIllustrated:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e October 06, 2020\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51966636556589,"sku":"9780762470396","price":20.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0938\/3185\/6429\/files\/X_aNYEdlqz9780762470396.webp?v=1775535012","url":"https:\/\/ishookbooks.com\/products\/the-atlas-of-christmas-the-merriest-tastiest-quirkiest-holiday-traditions-from-around-the-world-hardcover","provider":"iShook Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}