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Win a copy of An Anthology of Christmas
Closing Date: 8th December 2026
Celebrate the natural wonders of Christmas in this gorgeous gift book packed with stunning photography and festive illustrations.
The ninth book in the bestselling Children’s Anthologies series, An Anthology of Christmas explores some of the most amazing Christmassy facts from the natural world.
Children aged 7-9 can discover things like why the traditional Christmas tree is usually a pine, spruce or fir, in this impressive collection that showcases hundreds of fascinating facts about Christmas. Beautiful photography and illustrations complement storybook descriptions, teaching children all about this magical time of year.
Did you know that the custom of kissing under the mistletoe originates from Norse mythology, or that the Christmas wreath has its origins from ancient times when people hung evergreen boughs over their doors and windows?
With foil on the cover, gilded edges, and a ribbon for keeping your place, An Anthology of Christmas makes an attractive gift for any child who can’t get enough of the festival of Christmas, but with a unique, quirky approach - and it’s perfect for young readers to explore by themselves or for bedtime stories.
An Anthology of Christmas by Auriol Bishop, is published by DK | RRP £18.99
We are giving away three copies of An Anthology of Christmas. For your chance to win, simply answer the following question:
What is traditionally hidden inside a Christmas pudding?
a) A coin
b) A bell
c) A key
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