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New book list!
This collection of books explores Christmas celebrations from different moments in history, showing how people found ways to embrace the holiday spirit across various times and places. From pioneer families on the prairie to soldiers far from home, these historical tales highlight the joy, resilience, and warmth of Christmas through the ages.
Christmas, 1776
Story, in verse, of George Washington’s crossing of the Delaware on Christmas night, 1776
The Queen and the First Christmas Tree: Queen Charlotte’s Gift to England
True story of a German queen bringing a Christmas tradition to England
Christmas In The Big House, Christmas In The Quarters
Juxtaposition of Christmas on a plantation for the owning family and the enslaved people
Christmas in the Big Woods
Picture book of Laura’s Christmas story from Little House in the Big Woods
Queen Victoria's Christmas
Delightful picture book introducing the origins of Christmas traditions during Queen Victoria's reign
Silver Packages: An Appalachian Christmas Story
Story of a boy growing up in mid-century rural Appalachia, receiving Christmas presents by train
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