Did you know that Washington Irving, the author of 'Rip Van Winkle' and 'The Legend of Sleepy Hollow,' played a pivotal role in reviving Christmas traditions in America? In his 1819 work 'The Sketch Book of Geoffrey Crayon, Gent.,' which includes 'Old Christmas' (later known as 'Christmas at Bracebridge Hall'), Irving nostalgically described traditional English Christmas customs. These romanticized depictions of festive gatherings, hearty feasts, and warm hospitality helped inspire and popularize the joyful and communal aspects of Christmas, contributing to the holiday's resurgence in American culture.
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31 июл 2024
