Texas and Christmas: A Collection of Traditions, Memories and Folklore

By: Judy Alter and Joyce Gibson Roach

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Synopsis: Throughout the world, Christmas is special. And everywhere, from Maine to California and beyond the ocean, it is celebrated differently in each community, each home. Yet those who like to think Texas is special believe that Christmas in that state is bigger, better, and more treasured than anywhere else. This collection grew out of that conviction. Most of these pieces bring the past into the present, reviving traditions and memories of Christmases long gone. Others reflect the diversity of Texas people, and still others describe customs that are even today setting new traditions for the future. Want to make syllabub? The recipe is here. Curious about the way the Germans in South Central Texas once celebrated the holiday? Minetta Goyne captures those special customs. Elmer Kelton and Joyce Gibson Roach recall the joy and sadness of Christmases during World War II

Book Quality:: Excellent
Book Size:: 95 Pages
ISBN-13:: 9780912646817
Publisher:: Texas Christian University Press
Date of Addition:: 01/06/17
Copyrighted By:: Judy Alter and Joyce Gibson Roach
Adult content:: No
Language:: English
Has Image Descriptions:: Yes
Categories:: History, Nonfiction, Biographies and Memoirs, Religion and Spirituality, Social Studies
Submitted By:: Larry Lumpkin
Proofread By:: Beverly Cory
Usage Restrictions:: This is a copyrighted book.