Christmas long ago from A to Z

Lavishly illustrated with artwork and amazing photographs, Alphabasics are a combination of ABC books and picture dictionaries.

Each book names an object for each letter and gives fascinating information on topics that are fresh and appealing to children. -- an entire page explores one subject and its related topics -- lavish illustrations and photographs help provide further information -- entertaining and informative facts Using cranberries as Christmas decoration and to dress the turkey became a tradition in North America after the first settlers used it as a substitute when they could find no traditional holly growing here.

Christmas Long Ago from A to Z reveals the origins of many of the Christmas traditions we still practice today. "Q" is for a quiz that rates a child's knowledge of what he or she has already read in the book.

Many of children's favorite traditions are explored including: -- Santa Claus -- elves and reindeer -- carols and decorating the Christmas tree -- the birth of Jesus Christ in Bethlehem, and more!