The Atlas of Christmas
About This Book
The Atlas of Christmas (2020) explores how Christmas is celebrated around the world, highlighting customs ranging from the cozy and heartwarming to the bizarre and surprising. It presents a country-by-country tour of festive foods, rituals, characters, and legends, showing how different cultures reinterpret the same holiday in unique ways.
Who Should Read This?
- Curious holiday enthusiasts seeking quirky global Christmas traditions
- Culture-loving travelers interested in festive customs worldwide
- Festive-minded people looking for new seasonal inspiration
About the Author
Alex Palmer is a journalist and writer specializing in travel, history, and culture, with work appearing in outlets such as National Geographic, Smithsonian, Slate, Esquire, and The New York Times Magazine. He is the New York Times–bestselling author of The Santa Claus Man and has also written a string of fact-packed nonfiction titles, including Weird-O-Pedia, Food Weird-O-Pedia, Happiness Hacks, Alternative Facts, and Literary Miscellany.
