Historical Christmas Illustrated

🎄 Discover the History Hidden in Christmastime! 🎄Christmas isn’t just about presents and carols — it’s also when some of history’s most fascinating events took place. This beautifully illustrated history book, designed for readers aged 10 and up, brings together famous moments that happened at Christmas across centuries and around the world.Step back to 1066, when William the Conqueror was crowned king on Christmas Day in Westminster Abbey. Learn how the tradition of the first decorated Christmas tree began in Germany. Meet Rosa Parks, whose courageous stand against segregation sparked the Civil Rights Movement just before Christmas. Celebrate the birth of Jane Austen, one of England’s greatest authors, and discover many more extraordinary events connected to this special time of year.With engaging text and vivid illustrations, this book shows how Christmas has always been a season of history, change, and inspiration. Perfect for curious kids, classrooms, and families, it’s a wonderful way to see the holiday through the eyes of the past.✨ Features:Short, engaging chapters on key historical events at ChristmasColorful illustrations to bring each story to lifeA mix of medieval, modern, and cultural historyIdeal for readers aged 10+Make this Christmas a celebration of history, courage, and tradition!About the AuthorVic Nemm is a historian and author with a lifelong passion for bringing the past to life. She studied at Oxford University, where she earned two degrees in history, specializing in medieval Europe. Drawing on her academic background and love of storytelling, Vic creates books that make history engaging and accessible for younger readers.When she isn’t researching queens, castles, and kings, Vic enjoys illustrating, teaching, and exploring the ways history can inspire creativity. Her mission is to show children that the past isn’t just dates and battles—it’s full of fascinating people and exciting stories waiting to be discovered.