Advance praise for "Inventing the Christmas tree" (Yale UP)
"The most comprehensive, enlightening book on this endearing holiday symbol ever written. Fascinating and beautifully illustrated."—Bob Eckstein, author of The History of the Snowman
“Full of surprises and telling detail, this readable and appealing short history explores the emergence of the use of the Christmas tree from about 1500 to the present.” —Joe Perry, author of Christmas in Germany: A Cultural History
"Packed with marvelous research and intriguing illustrations….After reading this inventive cultural history, you’ll never look at a Christmas tree the same way again."—Julie Salamon, author of The Christmas Tree
"Bernd Brunner offers an engaging meditation on the history, meaning, and multiple ramifications of the familiar Christmas tree, today the most recognizable and popular seasonal visitor in the world."—Kenneth L. Ames, editor of American Christmas Cards 1900-1960
Financial Times reviews: