The Physics of Christmas: From the Aerodynamics of Reindeer to the Thermodynamics of Turkey

"Can reindeer fly? Why is Santa Claus fat? Was the Star of Bethlehem really a comet? Could scientists clone the perfect Christmas tree? What could we do to guarantee a white Christmas every year? Why is Rudolph's nose red? How does Santa manage to deliver presents to an estimated 842 million househo [...]
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"Can reindeer fly? Why is Santa Claus fat? Was the Star of Bethlehem really a comet? Could scientists clone the perfect Christmas tree? What could we do to guarantee a white Christmas every year? Why is Rudolph's nose red? How does Santa manage to deliver presents to an estimated 842 million households in a single night? These are among the questions explored in an irresistibly witty book that illuminates the cherished rituals, legends, and icons of Christmas from a unique and fascinating perspective: science."