{"product_id":"old-christmas-9781513269702","title":"Old Christmas","description":"\u003cp\u003eWith earnest sentimentality, \u003ci\u003eOld Christmas \u003c\/i\u003e by the prolific author Washington Irving spreads a simple message of joy as it provides a descriptive narrative on the traditions, origins, and miscellaneous details of the celebration of an English Christmas. Separated into five parts, \u003ci\u003eOld Christmas \u003c\/i\u003e begins with \u003ci\u003eChristmas, \u003c\/i\u003e a reflection on the holiday's origins and meaning. Next, \u003ci\u003eThe Stage-Coach \u003c\/i\u003e follows the speaker, Geoffrey Crayon, as he travels with children to Bracebridge Hall, a country estate, to celebrate the holiday. \u003ci\u003eChristmas Eve \u003c\/i\u003e details the events after his arrival to the manor, and begins the description of holiday traditions, including the old practices that Crayon preferred as well as the new traditions younger generations had adopted. Continuing to describe and compare the Christmas customs, \u003ci\u003e Christmas Day \u003c\/i\u003e examines and explores the celebration of the actual holiday, taking advantage of the preparations made nearly a month in advance. Finally, \u003ci\u003eOld Christmas \u003c\/i\u003e finishes with the decadent feast of Christmas day, including specifics on what they ate and how it was prepared. With a complete description of an English celebration of the beloved holiday, \u003ci\u003e Old Christmas \u003c\/i\u003e creates a lively and intimate portrait of a 19th century Christmas. \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePublished in 1876, Washington Irving's \u003ci\u003eOld Christmas \u003c\/i\u003e has become a tradition itself, as it treats audiences with a serene and cozy reading experience perfect for the holidays. While comparing Christmas traditions both new and old, and mapping how they've changed over time, Irving reveals treasured details of a 19th Century Christmas celebration, and inadvertently invites modern audiences to compare their customs to those portrayed so fondly in \u003ci\u003eOld Christmas. \u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThis edition of Washington Irving's \u003ci\u003e Old Christmas \u003c\/i\u003e features a striking new cover design and is reprinted in an easy-to-read font, restoring the classic literary work to modern standards while holding respect for the original. With these accommodations \u003ci\u003e Old Christmas \u003c\/i\u003e is the perfect companion for contemporary readers during the holiday season. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eIrving, Washington:\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e - \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eWashington Irving\u003c\/b\u003e (1783-1859) was an American writer, historian and diplomat. Irving served as the American ambassador to Spain in 1840s, and was among the first American writers to earn acclaim in Europe. He argued that writing should be considered as a legitimate profession, and advocated for stronger laws to protect writers against copyright infringement. Irving's love for adventure and drama influenced his work heavily. His most popular works, \u003ci\u003eRip Van Winkle\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eThe Legend of Sleepy Hollow\u003c\/i\u003e, were inspired by his visit to the Catskill mountains. Irving is credited to have perfected the short story form, and inspired generations of American writer. \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Mint Editions","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50444627280146,"sku":"9781513269702","price":4.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_2940dc2b-a5a7-4635-a1a6-50cf9e1cf69e.jpg?v=1729685752","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/old-christmas-9781513269702","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}