"Customs and traditions of the Christmas holidays as celebrated in America in the 1700's and 1800's. Includes crafts, recipes, and carols"--Provided by publisher.
Note
Includes index.
Contents
Christmas in the colonies -- An historic Christmas -- A Christmas collection of toys -- Carrying Christmas throughout the land -- Early American decorations -- Christmas with the first family -- The evolution of Santa Claus -- A visit from St. Nick -- The man of the season -- An American Christmas in the 1800's -- Season's greetings -- A Christmas sampler -- Pomander balls and sachets -- Patchwork project -- Corn husk dolls -- Christmas dinner -- American carols.