A Foxfire Christmas: Appalachian Memories and Traditions | 
 enlarge | Creators: Eliot Wigginton, Bobby Ann Starnes
Publisher: The University of North Carolina Press
Category: Book
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Media: Paperback
Pages: 144
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Dimensions (in): 9.3 x 5.3 x 0.4
ISBN: 080784618X
Dewey Decimal Number: 394.26630974
EAN: 9780807846186
Publication Date: November 1, 1996
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This captivating book of recollections celebrates the holiday traditions of Appalachian families as passed from one generation to the next. Based on Foxfire students' interviews with neighbors and family members, the memories shared here are from a simpler time, when gifts were fewer but perhaps more precious, and holiday tables were laden with traditional favorites. More than just reminiscences, however, A Foxfire Christmas includes instructions for recreating many of the ornaments, toys, and recipes that make up so many family traditions, from Chicken and Dumplings to Black Walnut Cake, and from candy pulls to corn husk dolls and hand-whittled toy cars.
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Lost arts of days gone by. June 7, 2007
nana27 (FL)
Take your thoughts away from the commercialism of Christmas by traveling through time and re imagining how poor folks joyfully celebrated Christmas. We could learn many lessons from them.
Cozy Christmas reading! February 9, 2007
Becca (Tokyo, JP)
4 out of 4 found this review helpful
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. July 12, 1998
Warren Alexander (Las Vegas, Nevada USA)
6 out of 8 found this review helpful
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.
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