Early Christmas
Early Christmas by Bobbie Kalman, published by Crabtree Publishing Company in 1981, is a 63-page exploration of how early settlers in the United States celebrated Christmas. This edition provides a detailed account of the transition from hard work to festive joy, highlighting the various traditions and practices that marked the holiday during the Colonial and Revolutionary periods.
Readers will discover how settlers observed Christmas, including the religious significance of the occasion and the decorations that predated the Christmas tree. The book delves into the use of wreaths, garlands, and mistletoe, as well as the festive activities such as parlour games and ghost stories. It also examines the evolving image of Santa Claus and the different ways settlers approached their Christmas dinners, offering insights into the diverse celebrations that characterized this important holiday.
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Hard work gave way to the season of joy as the early settlers looked forward to celebrating Christmas. From the first meager Christmas celebrated in the wilderness to the holiday traditions of settlers living in early towns, this enchanting book describes: – how settlers observed the religious occasion – decorations before the Christmas tree became popular – wreaths, garlands, mistletoe, and kissing boughs – parlour games, pantomimes, ghost stories – the changing faces of Santa Claus – Trapping or buying Christmas dinner? – different settlers, different ways of celebration
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