Santa claus worldwide: a history of st. nicholas and other holiday gift-bringers
Auteur :
Jerman, Tom A.
Éditeur :
McFarland & Co Inc
ISBN :
9781476680934
Date de publication :
25 mai 2020
Dimensions :
25,4 x 17,8 x 1,3 cm
Poids :
449 g
Format :
Trade paperback (US)
Langue :
Anglais
Pays d'origine :
USA
Offers a comprehensive history of the world's midwinter gift-givers, showcasing the extreme diversity in their depictions as well as the many traits and functions these characters share. The book tracks the evolution of these figures from the tribal priests to a variety of secular figures who emerged following the Protestant Reformation.