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The Big Christmas Book
Yaroslav Hrytsak, Nadiyka Herbish
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What's it about?
This book explores Christmas's resilience through history, from World War I truces to ideological manipulation by Nazi and Soviet regimes. It highlights how the holiday's core values—hope, unity, and renewal—endure across cultures, inspiring humanity even in its darkest moments.
In this KitUP, you’ll learn:
- The origin of Christmas traditions
- How totalitarian regimes treated Christmas
- About celebrations during wars
- What Christmas has done for musical culture
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