Turkeys, Pilgrims and Indian Corn - Hardcover

Arndt, Ursula

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0395288460 ISBN 13: 9780395288467

Publisher: Clarion Books, 1979

Synopsis

The story of the most truly American holiday and the development of its symbols and legends.Each of our holidays has its own familiar traditions: Trick-or-treating on Halloween, eating turkey on Thanksgiving, waiting for Santa Claus on Christmas, exchanging cards on Valentine€™s Day. But where do these customs come from, when did they begin, and why do we continue to observe them?In the engaging blend of careful research and lively prose that has earned her books a lasting place on the holiday bookshelf, Edna Barth explores the multicultural origins and evolution of the familiar and not-so-familiar symbols and legends associated with our favorite holidays. Full of fascinating historical details and little-known stories, these books are both informative and engaging. Festively illustrated by Ursula Arndt, they are now available again in hardcover as well as paperback editions, featuring new, eye-catching jacket designs, and fun holiday activities inside the pape

About this title

About the Author:

Ursula Arndt has illustrated a number of popular children's books, including the six holiday titles written by Edna Barth for Clarion. She is now retired and lives in Germany.

Review:

"A useful addition to holiday collections." (School Library Journal)

About this edition

• Publisher: Clarion Books
• Publication date: 1979
• ISBN 10: 0395288460
• ISBN 13: 9780395288467
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 96
• Editor: American Heritage Publishing Company