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Pennsylvania Dutch Christmases
Christmas, distributed, Masthof Press, PADutch
Check out masthof.com for more Gerry Kershner books as well as other great Pennsylvania Dutch books like this one! This is a pictorial history focusing on the nineteenth-century Christmas customs of the Pennsylvania Dutch. Some earlier beginnings and traditions that continued into the early twentieth century are also included. The book includes Christian and secular observances of the holiday such as carols, trees, gifts, and superstitions. Kershner also traces the roots of Christ Kindle, Kriss Kringel, Belznickel, Saint Nicholas, and Santa Claus.