Martin Johnes
Christmas and the British: A Modern History
- ISBN 13:
- 9781474255370
- author:
- Martin Johnes
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Bloomsbury Academic
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2016
- Pages:
- 321
- Dimensions:
- 15.6 x 1.7 x 23.5 cm
- Genre:
- Religion & Spirituality, Religious Studies, Holidays, Martin Johnes,Christmas and the British: A Modern History,Bloomsbury Academic,147425537X,History: Specific Subjects,20th century,21st century,Christmas - England - History - 20th century,Britain,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 5 working days
Description
Christmas and the British: A Modern History by Martin Johnes explores how Christmas has evolved in Britain since 1914. The festival's social, cultural, and economic functions are examined, revealing its enduring importance as a day of shared values and common culture. As the most unusual yet significant day of the year, Christmas is often at the centre of debates about consumerism, family structures, and communal behaviour. Yet for many, it remains an emotional high point in British culture, a time to reflect on social change and the march of time. This book sheds new light on the complexities of Christmas in modern Britain. By examining how Christmas has been lived, adapted, and thought about over the past century, Martin Johnes provides a nuanced understanding of this festive tradition's significance in British society.
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