The Christmas Encyclopedia by William Crump

Mr. William D. Crump is a retired physician, who lives in Madison, Tennessee, and who has a longtime interest in Christmas. The Christmas Encyclopedia presents more than 340 entries on subjects "which have remained Christmas treasures through popular association and usage over decades...and which place strong emphasis on Christmas as depicted in the popular media."

The Christmas Encyclopedia - Finland
"The Christmas Encyclopedia – Finland” as a pdf

The Christmas Encyclopedia - Germany
"The Christmas Encyclopedia – Germany” as a pdf

The Christmas Encyclopedia – Russia and Father Frost (Ded Moroz)
"The Christmas Encyclopedia – Russia and Father Frost (Ded Moroz)” as a pdf

The Christmas Encyclopedia - Yes, Virginia, There is Santa Claus
"The Christmas Encyclopedia – Yes, Virginia, There is Santa Claus” as a pdf

The Christmas Encyclopedia - Yule
"The Christmas Encyclopedia – Yule” as a pdf