Despite its chilly weather and barren landscapes, wintertime has inspired some of the most magical and heartwarming stories in history. Around the world, this season of celebration, frost and snow, religion, tradition, and adventure has produced such classics as Clement Moore's "Twas the Night Before Christmas," and such colorful tales as the account of a pre-Christmas Posada parade in Mexico City. Taschen's Wintertime Tales pays homage to this rich...