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Faber & FaberISBN: 9780571374625Extent: 480 pages

The Dead of Winter: The Demons, Witches and Ghosts of Christmas by Sarah Clegg #literature Wyl also explores how ourA BBC RADIO 4 BOOK OF THE WEEK As winter comes and the hours of darkness overtake the light, we seek out warmth, good food, and good company. But beneath the jollity and bright enchantment of the festive season, there lurks a darker mood one that has found expression over the centuries in a host of strange and unsettling traditions and lore. Here, Sarah Clegg takes us on a journey through midwinter to explore the lesser known Christmas traditions,