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When Santa Was A Shaman: Ancient Origins of Santa Claus & the Christmas Tree
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Editorial Reviews Product Description This work explores the origins of Santa Claus, going back to prehistoric times and man s earliest concepts of religion. It analyzes how ancient myths from countries as diverse as Britain, Russia, Scandinavia, Spain and Africa were adapted, sanitized and commercialized in modern times by America. About the Author Tony van Renterghem (Netherlands) works as a semiretired writer, researcher and consultant. He was born in Amsterdam and served in the Resistance during World War II, was condemned to death by the Nazis and escaped. For 30 years he worked in the movie industry, where he was technical advisor on such films as The Diary of Anne Frank and The Greatest Story Ever Told.
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- Q: What is 'When Santa Was A Shaman' about? A: 'When Santa Was A Shaman' explores the ancient origins of Santa Claus and the Christmas tree, tracing their roots back to prehistoric times and early religious concepts across various cultures.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The author of 'When Santa Was A Shaman' is Tony van Renterghem, a semi-retired writer and researcher from the Netherlands.
- Q: What is the publication date of this book? A: 'When Santa Was A Shaman' was published on August 8, 1995.
- Q: What are the dimensions and weight of the book? A: The book measures 9.8 x 6.8 x 0.6 inches and has a shipping weight of 1 pound.
- Q: Is this book in English? A: Yes, 'When Santa Was A Shaman' is published in English.
- Q: What is the average customer review rating for this book? A: The average customer review rating for 'When Santa Was A Shaman' is 3.1 out of 5 stars based on 12 customer reviews.
- Q: What is the binding type of this book? A: 'When Santa Was A Shaman' is available in a paperback binding.
- Q: How many pages does the book have? A: 'When Santa Was A Shaman' has a total of 208 pages.
- Q: What category does this book fall under? A: 'When Santa Was A Shaman' falls under the category of Shamanism.
- Q: Is this book a first edition? A: Yes, 'When Santa Was A Shaman' is a first edition.