{"product_id":"old-christmas-gilded-pocket-edition","title":"Old Christmas: Gilded Pocket Edition","description":"\u003cb\u003eThis elegant gift edition brings together Washington Irving's five Christmas stories in a single volume, presented with a delightful gold-embossed cover design, gilded page edges and original illustrations. \u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Originally published in 1819-20 and illustrated by Randolph Caldecott, the five stories in \u003ci\u003eOld Christmas\u003c\/i\u003e describe English traditions of Christmas and recount the festivities that Irving experienced while visiting Aston Hall, (here known as 'Bracebridge Hall'), a Jacobean mansion near Birmingham, UK. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cb\u003e'Christmas'\u003c\/b\u003e reflects on the meaning of Christmas and the ceremonies and festivities that attend it. \u003cb\u003e'The Stage Coach'\u003c\/b\u003e follows the protagonist as he spends Christmas eve in a small town during a coach stop. \u003cb\u003e'Christmas Eve'\u003c\/b\u003e, \u003cb\u003e'Christmas Day'\u003c\/b\u003e and \u003cb\u003e'The Christmas Dinner'\u003c\/b\u003e recount Irving's memories at Aston Hall, including the sumptuous banquet and joyful family time of the Christmas dinner. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Featuring original black and white illustrations by Randolph Caldecott, these nostalgic recollections of Christmas traditions in 19th century England are a perfect way to celebrate the true meaning of Christmas. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eABOUT THE SERIES: \u003c\/b\u003e Arcturus Ornate Classics are beautifully bound editions of iconic literary works across history. These compact, foil-embossed hardbacks are printed using deluxe ivory paper and make the perfect gift.","brand":"Sirius Entertainment","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51942896140519,"sku":"9781398820524","price":12.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0449\/4075\/5096\/files\/imageloader_a58c7d54-6ede-4800-b265-dcb72d0abe92.jpg?v=1775271740","url":"https:\/\/arvidabookco.com\/products\/old-christmas-gilded-pocket-edition","provider":"Arvida Book Co.","version":"1.0","type":"link"}