ACHUKA Book of the Day 2 Dec 2025
A coffee table gift book for the whole family. Presented in true DK Books lavish style. Once children have pored over it for the fascinating background details of Christmas customs and traditions it can be used by grownups pegged back at appropriate spreads as backdrops to seasonal decorative displays.
Celebrate the magic of Christmas and discover the history of more than 50 yuletide traditions in this festive anthology and enjoy a treasure-trove of Christmassy facts from the natural world, each with their unique story to tell, from why the traditional Christmas tree is usually a pine, spruce or fir to the Yule Goat, a lively character found throughout Scandinavia who likes to demand gifts!
This ninth book in Dorling Kindersley’s bestselling Children’s Anthologies series, explores some of the most amazing Christmassy facts from the natural world.
Beautiful photography and illustrations complement storybook descriptions, teaching children all about this magical time of year.
Did you know that the custom of kissing under the mistletoe originates from Norse mythology, or that the Christmas wreath has its origins from ancient times when people hung evergreen boughs over their doors and windows?
Auriol Bishop is a storyteller from London whose favourite stories are about nature. Her father once gave Father Christmas a ride into town in his pony and cart, so perhaps it’s no surprise that she grew up to write books about Christmas! As well as DK’s beautiful An Anthology of Christmas, she is the author of Christmas is Coming: A Treasury of Simple Ways to Celebrate Festive Days.
Each page gifts young readers fascinating facts & while this provides perfect December reading, it will be enjoyed throughout the year.
5 #Christmas for the new #BfK Book of the Week, AN ANTHOLOGY OF CHRISTMAS by Auriol Bishop published by @dkbooks https://t.co/NbpSiNcWpC pic.twitter.com/ipuigwTNXh
— Books for Keeps (@BooksForKeeps) November 28, 2025
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