A Texas Christmas

By Marilyn Covington

Book Overview

Christmas is a magical time of year wherever you may be, but in Texas, the holiday has its own unique customs and traditions that showcase an astonishing blend of cultural diversity. Texans love tradition almost as much as they love celebrating -- and what better place to celebrate the joy and magic of Christmas than the Lone Star State? Share the drama of Christmas on the early Texas frontier as it comes alive through historical costumes and reeanactments. From Old World Spanish traditions, passed down through generations from Spain to Mexico to Texas, to German holiday customs dating from the mid 1800s, this book is filled with memories and holiday traditions sure to delight. Book jacket.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1565793447
• ISBN13: 9781565793446
• Release Date: January 1999
• Publisher: Westcliffe Pub
• Length: 128 Pages
• Weight: 0.13 lbs.
• Dimensions: 12.8" x 0.8" x 9.3"

Customer Reviews

A LARGE TRIBUTE TO TEXAS

Whether deep in the heart of, along the coast, or on the plains there are traditions observed only in Texas. This well documented and superbly photographed collection of customs, recipes, history, and songs is a yuletide tribute to the Lone Star State.

Christmas at its Texas Best!!

I'll admit that this book touches my heart since it includes photos of Santas created by my Mom and me!! The pictures of the San Angelo Christmas at Old Fort Concho are wonderful along with the pictorials of Texas at its happiest. The recipes that I have tried live up to their press which is a pleasant surprise in this day of cookbooks! If you are from Texas, you need this book!! If you aren't from Texas, you'll love this book and wish you could celebrate right along with us!!!