The Magic Book of the New Year and Christmas. Traditions, Tales, and Recipes from Around the World

Reissue of the "Book of the New Year and Christmas".

What could be better during the New Year than spending time with family and a good book. This beautifully illustrated gift edition tells about the festive traditions of different countries and... peoples. The old good tales and wonderful illustrations by Galina Egorenkova will create a magical New Year atmosphere.
Wrap yourself up snugly in a blanket, open the book. Happy New Year and Merry Christmas!

Who this book is for:
For those who look forward to the New Year and Christmas every year.
For those interested in the customs of different cultures and how religious rules and rituals are refracted in light of these customs.
For those seeking an unusual and bright gift for the New Year.

From the author:
Everyone is waiting for the kind wizard who will bestow a cherished bundle with a gift, a kind word, and hope for a better future. The New Year and Christmas are the perfect time to have fun, indulge in sweets, and be with friends.
For most nations of the world, the longest national holidays fall during these winter festivities. Why do they play such an important role?
This book collects vivid and beloved images of national "grandfathers frost" from various countries, as well as amazing Christmas and New Year stories and legends. So, isn't it time to turn the page? The traditions of different countries and peoples and their wonderful tales are already at the doorstep!