""Christmas: Its Carols, Customs And Legends"" by Ruth Heller is a comprehensive guide to the traditions, stories, and songs associated with the holiday season. The book explores the origins and meanings behind popular Christmas customs such as decorating trees, giving gifts, and hanging stockings. It also delves into the history and significance of classic Christmas carols like ""Silent Night"" and ""Joy to the World."" Heller's writing is engaging and informative, making this book an enjoyable read for both adults and children. The illustrations are colorful and whimsical, adding to the festive atmosphere. In addition to exploring the well-known aspects of Christmas, the book also highlights lesser-known legends and customs from around the world. Overall, ""Christmas: Its Carols, Customs And Legends"" is a delightful and informative book that celebrates the magic and wonder of the holiday season. It is a perfect gift for anyone who loves Christmas and wants to learn more about its history and traditions.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.