In "Christmas and Christmas Lore," Thomas G. Crippen provides a fascinating and comprehensive look at the history and traditions of Christmas. The book delves into the origins of various Christmas customs and explores how the holiday has been celebrated around the world throughout history.

Crippen's writing is engaging and informative, making the book an enjoyable read for anyone interested in learning more about Christmas. Readers will appreciate the detailed research and the author's thoughtful insights into the significance of different Christmas traditions.

Overall, "Christmas and Christmas Lore" offers a well-rounded exploration of the holiday, making it a valuable resource for those looking to deepen their understanding of Christmas. Whether you're a history buff or simply a lover of all things Christmas, this book is sure to appeal to a wide range of readers.

Book Description:
For above forty years I have been a diligent collector of history, tradition, legend, custom, or folklore, whether from familiar or unfamiliar sources, relating to the festival of the Holy Nativity. Moreover, I have gathered copiously from scarce pamphlets of the 17th and 18th centuries, from old chapbooks, newspaper paragraphs, and magazine articles old and new, and from contact with rustics in several counties. The fruits of my gathering are briefly summarized in the following pages, in the hope that they may conduce to that "joy and pious mirth" wherewith we ought, all of us, to commemorate the best and greatest Gift of God to man. - Summary by from the Preface