Dolph Gotelli

A unique and groundbreaking visual celebration of Christmas, from its religious beginnings to global festive cultural traditions. A collection of more than 200 rich and evocative images, The Christmas Book celebrates the joyous religious and cultural festival observed by billions of people around the world. Thoughtfully paired to highlight similarities and contrasts between them, these significant works cover festive topics such as Advent ; the Christmas tree and holiday decorations ; gift giving and carol singing ; and classic Christmas films and music.
Essays by Sam Bilton, Dolph Gotelli and David Trigg explore traditional festive food and drink, Santa Claus throughout history, and the religious origins of Christmas. A diverse range of both lesser-known and iconic artists are featured, including Sandro Botticelli, Raymond Briggs, Grandma Moses, Beatrix Potter, Norman Rockwell, Andy Warhol, and many more.