Christmas in America : in the 1700's and 1800's.

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[ 01. English Non Fiction ] Authors: World Book, Inc. Series: Christmas around the world. Published by : World Book, (Chicago :) Physical details: 80 p. : col. ill., col. map ; 29 cm. Subject(s): Christmas --United States --History --18th century --Juvenile literature. | Christmas --United States --History --19th century --Juvenile literature. Year : 2007 01. English Non Fiction Item type : 01. English Non Fiction
Online Resources:
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Sherwood Elementary School Xmas Staff 394.266 CHR Available

Includes index.

Christmas in the colonies -- An historic Christmas -- A Christmas collection of toys -- Carrying Christmas throughout the land -- Early American decorations -- Christmas with the first family -- The evolution of Santa Claus -- A visit from St. Nick -- The man of the season -- An American Christmas in the 1800's -- Season's greetings -- A Christmas sampler -- Pomander balls and sachets -- Patchwork project -- Corn husk dolls -- Christmas dinner -- American carols.

"Customs and traditions of the Christmas holidays as celebrated in America in the 1700's and 1800's. Includes crafts, recipes, and carols"--Provided by publisher.