Horrible Christmas
Horrible Christmas by Terry Deary, published by Scholastic on October 9, 2025, is a 96-page exploration of the festive season through a humorous and historical lens. This edition presents a collection of intriguing tales, including the Puritans’ attempts to abolish Christmas and the unique experiences of soldiers during wartime who exchanged bullets for footballs. The book is designed to engage readers with its blend of history and humor, making it a fitting addition to the Horrible Histories series.
Readers will find a variety of festive facts, dreadful jokes, and rotten recipes that add a playful twist to traditional holiday themes. The book also features a Christmas quiz, encouraging interaction and fun. With full-color illustrations by Martin Brown, this edition not only informs but entertains, making it suitable for those interested in history, cooking, and humorous activities.
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Filled with all the festive facts every Horrible Historiesreader wants to know!
The complete horrible history of Christmas tells tales of:
- the dark days when the Puritans tried to abolish Christmas
- the Christmas in the trenches when the British and Germans traded bullets for footballs
- plus dreadful jokes, rotten festive recipes and a Christmas quiz!
With full-colour illustrations by Martin Brown and a new cover, this 2025 edition of Horrible Christmasis the perfect festive gift.
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