This is an OCR edition without illustrations or index. It may have numerous typos or missing text. However, purchasers can download a free scanned copy of the original rare book from GeneralBooksClub.com. You can also preview excerpts from the book there. Purchasers are also entitled to a free trial membership in the General Books Club where they can select from more than a million books without charge. Original Published by: J. C. Nimmo and Bain in 1884 in 216 pages; Subjects: Swearing; History / General; Juvenile Nonfiction / Holidays & Celebrations / General; Juvenile Nonfiction / Holidays & Celebrations / Christmas & Advent; Language Arts & Disciplines / General; Language Arts & Disciplines / Linguistics; Social Science / Holidays (non-religious);