The Physics of Christmas From the

CAN REINDEER FLY?WHY IS SANTA CLAUS FAT?COULD SCIENTISTS CLONE THE PERFECT CHRISTMAS TREE?WAS THE STAR OF BETHLEHEM REALLY A COMET?WHY IS RUDOLPH'S NOSE RED?HOW DOES SANTA MANAGE TO DELIVER PRESENTS TO AN ESTIMATED 842 MILLION HOUSEHOLDS IN A SINGLE NIGHT?WHAT COULD WE DO TO GUARANTEE A WHITE CHRISTMAS EVERY YEAR?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.

Dr. Roger Highfield is science editor at The Daily Telegraph in London.

Acknowledgments	p. vii
Christmas and the Scientist: An Introduction	p. 3
Santa and Those Reindeer	p. 11
The Flame and Tree	p. 28
Giving and Shopping	p. 48
Festive Fare	p. 80
Gluttony: Santa's Genetics	p. 109
The Bethlehem Star	p. 126
Snow	p. 155
Christmas Spirit	p. 186
Christmas Blues and Seasonal Moods	p. 217
Santa's Science	p. 239
Christmas 2020	p. 256
The Formula for Christmas Day	p. 261
Is Faith Good for You?	p. 263
Glossary	p. 268
Bibliography	p. 279
Index	p. 287
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