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Utnik-Strugała, Monika, 1981- author

Christmas is coming : traditions from around the world / Monika Utnik-Strugała ; illustrated by Ewa Poklewska-Koziełło ; translated from the Polish by Antonia Lloyd-Jones.

New York : NorthSouth Books Inc., 2021.

129 pages : color illustrations ; 27 cm

Why do we decorate Christmas trees? Do all children receive gifts on the same day? Come find out as Monika Utnik-Strugala captures the smells, tastes, and unforgettable traditions about the most popular, exciting, contemplative, and unique Christmas customs and legends from around the world.

Christmas -- Juvenile literature

Christmas music -- History -- Juvenile literature

Manners and customs -- Juvenile literature

Holidays -- Juvenile literature

Folklore -- Juvenile literature

Poklewska-Koziełło, Ewa, illustrator

Lloyd-Jones, Antonia, translator

Translated from the Polish, ©2019.

A symbolic date -- The countdown begins -- The giant from Sweden -- On Saint Nicholas's Day -- Grittibaenz--the man who gets baked -- Dancing in church -- The festival of lights -- At the Christmas fair -- From sprig to tree -- Glossy glass wonders -- Tomtar, Tió, and the boats -- A miniature stable -- Who's going to be a millionaire? -- Christmas plants -- May we stay the night here? -- Silent night -- A mysterious light -- How to be sure of good luck -- An extra place for an unexpected guest -- Straight from the meadow -- Let's share -- The festive dozen -- Some mouth-watering treats -- Let us sing for the Christ Child! -- Say something! -- What does Santa Claus look like? -- Who delivers the presents? -- A visit to Santa -- A fast-food supper -- What do we do at Christmas? -- April Fool's Day in December -- The Nutcracker and the Mouse King -- The ghost of Christmas -- At midnight -- New Year double celebration -- For good luck -- The adoration of the kings -- Delicious coal -- A delayed holiday.

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