David Goss

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ISBN: 9781771086875

ITEM: NB1382 Categories: Best Sellers, Holiday, Home and Family, Top Picks Tags: David Goss, Holiday, Home and Family, Nimbus Publishing, Paperback

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.

tagged: David Goss, Holiday, Home and Family, Nimbus Publishing, Paperback

Details and Specs

ISBN associated with this title:	9781771086875
Item	NB1382
Publisher	Nimbus Publishing
Publisher	Nimbus Publishing
Published on	November 15 2018
Language	eng
Pages	208
Format	Paperback
Dimensions	8.5(in) x 5.75(in)
Shipping weight	308(g)
Status	ACTIVE TITLE

David Goss

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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