About This Book
"Horrible Christmas" is a graphic novel that delivers a comprehensive, entertaining, and often gross historical account of Christmas traditions. Aimed at children aged 4-11, it covers various periods, including the Puritan era's attempts to abolish Christmas and the surprising Christmas truce during WWI. The book uses the signature "Horrible Histories" blend of humor, quirky facts, and engaging illustrations to make history accessible and fun. It's perfect for sparking curiosity about cultural history and holiday origins, presented in a way that appeals to reluctant readers.
Filled with all the festive facts every Horrible Historiesreader wants to know! The complete horrible history of Christmas tells tales of: the dark days when the Puritans tried to abolish Christmas the Christmas in the trenches when the British and Germans traded bullets for footballs plus dreadful jokes, rotten festive recipes and a Christmas quiz! With full-colour illustrations by Martin Brown and a new cover, this 2025 edition of Horrible Christmasis the perfect festive gift.
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Discussion Prompts
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What was the most surprising fact you learned about Christmas history?
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How have Christmas traditions changed over time, and which ones do you think are the 'horriblest'?
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If you could bring back one old Christmas tradition, what would it be and why?
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What do you think it would have been like to celebrate Christmas during the time of the Puritans or in the trenches during a war?
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