Christmas in Atlantic Canada

David Goss

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ISBN: 9781771086875

Christmas in Atlantic Canada

Stories True and False, Past and Present

  Author:   David Goss    
  Publisher:  Nimbus Publishing

Some of the most comforting and enjoyable parts of Christmas are the heartwarming traditions we celebrate year after year. But do you ever wonder where those traditions came from? Who started them, and how did they become so ingrained? From dragging trees indoors to decorate them to bundling up to take in a Santa Claus parade, prolific folklorist David Goss traces the history of the holiday in our region from its earliest celebration—possibly 1604—to modern times.

Using historical records, diaries, and old newspapers, as well as a few fictional short stories, he documents the fascinating narrative of how Christmas in Atlantic Canada has been marked, both religiously and secularly.

Includes 50 images. Features a foreword by Gerry Bowler, author of Santa Claus, A Biography and The World Encyclopedia of Christmas.

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ISBN associated with this title: 9781771086875
Item NB1382
PublisherNimbus Publishing
PublisherNimbus Publishing
Published on November 15 2018
Language eng
Pages 208
Format Paperback
Dimensions8.5(in) x 5.75(in)
Shipping weight308(g)
Status ACTIVE TITLE
David Goss has written over 3,500 articles on New Brunswick topics, and is the author of a dozen books, including Only in New Brunswick, Saint John Curiosities, It Happened in New Brunswick, and West Side Stories. A native of Saint John, Goss has shared the city's folklore and history via his neighbourhood Walks n' Talks programs for almost forty years.

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