Product Description

Based on interviews with families in the mountains of northeast Georgia, a book of recollections commemorates the holiday traditions of Appalachian families and offers instructions for recreating many of their ornaments, toys, and dishes. Reprint. UP.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #621268 in Books
• Published on: 1996-11-01
• Released on: 1996-09-11
• Original language: English
• Number of items: 1
• Binding: Paperback
• 144 pages

Features

• ISBN13: 9780807846186
• Condition: NEW
• Notes: Brand New from Publisher. No Remainder Mark.
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Customer Reviews

Cozy Christmas reading!
Every Christmas, I read a book in the month of December about Christmas. This was my choice for 2006, and it really is a wonderful little book. The authors provide us with accounts from Appalachia's older folks who recall the Christmasses of their childhoods. It is almost like listening to them speak as we are told of a more innocent time in America, and the simplicity of their Christmas, which focused on the Lord. We learn about their gifts, which aren't much compared to today, their meals which sound delicious, games they played, church, and social gatherings. Recipes are included, as well. I highly recommend this book for anyone who wishes to incorporate more peace and simplicity into their Christmas season. Merry Christmas!

Outstanding.
This book along with the nine preceding this one, should be required reading for anyone interested in the day to day living of early days in the south.

Love Firefox books
This is a great little book, full of fun stories and tradtions. Teaches you all sorts of things you can do with your hands and handy things around your world rather than always running out to a store. Of course provided you live in the right terraine. A fun read none the less. An insight to how others live more simply and more naturally.