All American Christmas
Title | All American Christmas PDF eBook |
Author | Rachel Campos-Duffy |
Publisher | HarperCollins |
Pages | 272 |
Release | 2021-11-16 |
Genre | Religion |
ISBN | 0063046660 |
A #1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER! Pull up a chair, pour some eggnog, and enjoy the Christmas spirit with friends… From the wind-swept, snowy ranges of Wyoming to Florida beaches glowing with Christmas lights, All American Christmas traces holiday traditions across the United States. In this beautiful personal keepsake, Rachel Campos-Duffy and Sean Duffy present a dazzling collection of emotional stories, treasured family photographs, and homegrown Christmas recipes from some of Fox News’ most beloved personalities. Dana Perino takes readers out west to the cattle ranch where she celebrated Christmas with real life “Marlboro Men”—her uncles and grandfather. Maria Bartiromo reflects on growing up in Brooklyn and the famously brilliant light displays in her neighborhood. Brit Hume looks back at the day he and a friend rushed onto the Washington Senators’ field—and how his parents later warned him that he was now on Santa Claus’ naughty list. For Lauren Green, her understanding of Christmas has evolved with her growing faith. Beautifully designed to reflect the color and spirit and sparkle of the season and featuring 16 pages of color photographs, All American Christmas is a gift of love from the Fox News family and is sure to be cherished for seasons to come.
An Early American Christmas
Title | An Early American Christmas PDF eBook |
Author | Tomie dePaola |
Publisher | Open Road Media |
Pages | 37 |
Release | 2013-11-05 |
Genre | Juvenile Fiction |
ISBN | 1480411426 |
A new family shows the neighborhood what Christmas is all about In this small New England village, no one makes much of a fuss about Christmas—until a new family moves in, that is. The family works tirelessly to prepare for the holiday: decorating the house, hand-dipping candles, baking mounds of delicious cookies, and carving nativity pieces. In the end, these new neighbors show their small village how to celebrate the holiday in a very special way. This fixed-layout ebook, which preserves the design and layout of the original print book, features read-along narration.
Circle of Wonder
Title | Circle of Wonder PDF eBook |
Author | N. Scott Momaday |
Publisher | UNM Press |
Pages | 52 |
Release | 1999 |
Genre | Juvenile Nonfiction |
ISBN | 9780826321497 |
A touching Christmas tale from Jemez Pueblo, illustrated in color by the author.
The Great American Christmas Almanac
Title | The Great American Christmas Almanac PDF eBook |
Author | Irena Chalmers |
Publisher | Studio Books |
Pages | 324 |
Release | 1990 |
Genre | Law |
ISBN |
A Treasury of African American Christmas Stories
Title | A Treasury of African American Christmas Stories PDF eBook |
Author | Bettye Collier-Thomas |
Publisher | Beacon Press |
Pages | 250 |
Release | 2018-10-09 |
Genre | Fiction |
ISBN | 0807027839 |
An Esquire “Best Christmas Book to Read During the Holidays” A collection of Christmas stories written by African-American journalists, activists, and writers from the late 19th century to the modern civil rights movement. Back in print for the first time in over a decade, this landmark collection features writings from well-known black writers, activists, and visionaries such as Pauline Hopkins, Langston Hughes, and John Henrik Clarke along with literary gems from rediscovered writers. Originally published in African American newspapers, periodicals, and journals between 1880 and 1953, these enchanting Christmas tales are part of the black literary tradition that flourished after the Civil War. Edited and assembled by esteemed historian Dr. Bettye Collier-Thomas, the short stories and poems in this collection reflect the Christmas experiences of everyday African Americans and explore familial and romantic love, faith, and more serious topics such as racism, violence, poverty, and racial identity. Featuring the best stories and poems from previous editions along with new material including “The Sermon in the Cradle” by W. E. B. Du Bois, A Treasury of African American Christmas Stories celebrates a rich storytelling tradition and will be cherished by readers for years to come.
American Christmas
Title | American Christmas PDF eBook |
Author | Jim Harrison |
Publisher | Longstreet Press |
Pages | 116 |
Release | 1994 |
Genre | Art |
ISBN | 9781563521744 |
Ranging from caroling to Christmas trees, this book of beautiful paintings and colorful history delightfully narrates the origins of America's most cherished holiday--Christmas. Harrison tells the centuries-old stories behind mistletoe, Saint Nick, stockings by the fireplace, the baby Jesus, Santa and his sleigh, and more. 30 full-color paintings; line drawings.
American Christmas
Title | American Christmas PDF eBook |
Author | Danelle Manthey |
Publisher | |
Pages | 112 |
Release | 2020-08-15 |
Genre | Art |
ISBN | 9780578491233 |
American Christmas is a new book by photographer Danelle Manthey that examines Christmas displays, and the people behind them, through the lens of American folk art. Through portraits and interviews, the book features the stories of over 40 families and individuals across 12 states. It includes text by Marlene Friis, a foreword from Rebecca Alban Hoffberger, Founder and Director of the American Visionary Art Museum and an introduction by Mark Sloan, Curator and Chief Director of the Halsey Institute of Contemporary Art.Over the course of a decade, Manthey photographed, interviewed and spent time with the creators of these displays, quickly coming to recognize them as folk artists. Entirely self-taught, the creators often do not view themselves as artists, yet create visceral, site-specific installations that should be recognized for their transcendent, highly skilled craft. Many of the selected displays feature region-specific motifs as well as handmade decorations. This tendency, coupled with the traditional imagery and decorative nature of the displays, situates the work as a form of contemporary American folk art. Many of the featured individuals and families seem driven to create utopian spaces through their displays, which is a common theme among folk artists. "The truly amazing thing about these American grassroots artists, all of whom became bitten by the pine-scented Christmas bug, lies in the diversity of their motivations," explains Rebecca Alban Hoffberger, Founder and Director of the American Visionary Art Museum. Through the act of photographing the displays, Manthey enshrines them as a distinct art form. Where many would diminish the works as decorative cheer, Manthey looks beyond to reveal the innovation and commitment that grounds all great art. Along with making these themes accessible to a non-art audience, she succeeds in sharing the community and joy these works are founded on-something that is much needed in our current world.