{"product_id":"old-christmas","title":"Old Christmas","description":"\u003cp\u003e\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\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\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. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\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. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\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.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\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.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"MediaPlace","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57312579780990,"sku":"NW9781398818750","price":8.84,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0817\/1379\/1261\/files\/9781398818750.jpg?v=1778508138","url":"https:\/\/mediaplace.com\/products\/old-christmas","provider":"MediaPlace","version":"1.0","type":"link"}