XMAS - Das Weihnachtsbuch

The Christmas Book, like you’ve never seen it before!

This book is a unique and groundbreaking visual celebration of Christmas, a joyful religious and cultural occasion celebrated by billions of people around the world. The origins of Christmas lie in the Christian celebration of the birth of Christ on December 25th. Key themes include Advent and the birth of Christ, the Christmas tree and decorations, gift-giving and singing Christmas carols, classic Christmas movies, and festive music. The accompanying essays discuss traditional festive foods and drinks, the history of Santa Claus, and the religious origins of Christmas.

The Great Christmas Book offers a collection of over 200 atmospheric images, paintings, books, prints, sculptures, textiles, ceramics, and photographs, carefully curated to highlight similarities and contrasts among them. The included works feature a wide range of artists, including Sandro Botticelli, Grandma Moses, Beatrix Potter, Norman Rockwell, Andy Warhol, and many more.

In an impressive manner, this book explores the significant artistic and cultural influence of the Christmas celebration throughout history through a variety of particularly beautiful and meaningful works from all eras and continents, making it the ultimate cultural companion for the holiday season.