A Foxfire Christmas: Appalachian Memories and Traditions (Paperback)

~ (Editor), Bobby Ann Starnes (Preface) "Every year, starting as early as the first of December, wreaths, ribbons, and those bothersome blinking lights go up outside our homes to help exemplify..." (more)
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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

• Paperback: 144 pages
• Publisher: The University of North Carolina Press (September 11, 1996)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 080784618X
• ISBN-13: 978-0807846186
• Product Dimensions: 9.3 x 5.3 x 0.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 8 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #71,581 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Cozy Christmas reading!, February 9, 2007

By	Becca "Reader" (Tokyo, JP) - See all my reviews

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!

6 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Outstanding., July 12, 1998

By	Warren Alexander (Las Vegas, Nevada USA) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

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.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Love Firefox books, May 8, 2009

By	Sistertex (Minnesota) - See all my reviews

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.