An Atlantic Canadian Christmas Reader

Author : Lesley Crewe
Publisher : Nimbus Publishing (CN)
Page : 172 pages
File Size : 53,6 Mb
Release : 2010-01-01
Category : Atlantic Provinces
ISBN : 1551097850

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An Atlantic Canadian Christmas Reader by Lesley Crewe Pdf

An Atlantic Canadian Christmas Reader brings together twenty-nine wonderful stories that illustrate some of the region's unique and time-honoured holiday traditions,from fictional accounts of contemporary family gatherings and feasts to nineteenth-century tales of Christmas at sea. Others describe more modest celebrations, from times when food and money were scarce, and during war years when the only bounty to be found was in the true spirit of the season. With work by well-known regional storytellers like Helen Creighton, Evelyn Richardson, David Weale, Clary Croft, and Bruce Nunn, and an introduction by Cape Breton novelist Lesley Crewe, An Atlantic Canadian Christmas Readeris the perfect way to add a little Christmas cheer to your bookshelf.

Author : Dan Soucoup
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 170 pages
File Size : 44,9 Mb
Release : 2012
Category : Christmas
ISBN : 1551099330

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The Christmas Secret by Dan Soucoup Pdf

The Christmas Secret is a homemade collection featuring twenty tales of Atlantic Christmases past and present, plucked from the memories and traditions of famed purveyors of local lore. This edition features a veritable buffet of Atlantic holiday celebrations and experiences, from the heartwarming holidays inside a lighthouse on Bon Portage Island to a struggling Cape Breton coal mining community, to the spirit of “old Christmas” in Island Cove, Newfoundland. Featured are well-loved tales from Nova Scotia's Lesley Choyce, New Brunswick's Alister Cameron, Newfoundland's Gary L. Saunders, and PEI's David Weale, to name a few. With an introduction from the collection's editor, Dan Soucoup, The Christmas Secret is sure to bring tidings of comfort, joy, and tradition to Atlantic Canadian readers.

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 51,6 Mb
Release : 2012
Category : Christmas
ISBN : 1551099624

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The Christmas Secret by Anonim Pdf

Author : Joyce Glasner
Publisher : Amazing Stories
Page : 120 pages
File Size : 42,5 Mb
Release : 2004-10-05
Category : Religion
ISBN : 1551537818

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Christmas in Atlantic Canada by Joyce Glasner Pdf

"Without a thought for his own safety, he dashed back into the burning building. Smoke stung his eyes and flames singed his hair as he struggled through the blaze to the room where his Santa suit was stored." This book will be especially fascinating for all readers interested in: history human interest stories Christmas is a time for celebrating with friends and family and for sharing stories, memories, and good cheer. This compilation brings to life the very best holiday stories from across Atlantic Canada. From the early days of exploration to the modern day, and from heartwarming inspirational tales to dangerous escapades, this is a collection to treasure for many years to come.

Author : David Goss
Publisher : Nimbus Publishing (CN)
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 48,6 Mb
Release : 2018-11-15
Category : History
ISBN : 1771086874

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Christmas in Atlantic Canada by David Goss Pdf

New Brunswickers saw their first live Santa, as played by Fredericton confectioner Charles A. Sampson, in December 1872. When Sampson died in 1929 in his ninetieth year, he was described by the local newspaper as "a grand old man." In the 1880s, the author writes, a tree in a store window would be enough to draw a large crowd, and sometimes special trains were provided to take passengers from one town to the other to see.In Christmas in Atlantic Canada, prolific folklorist David Goss traces the history of the holiday in our region, from its earliest celebration, quite possibly in 1604, to modern times. Using historical records, diaries, and old newspapers, he documents the fascinating narrative of how the occasion has been marked. This book will appeal to history buffs and lovers of all things holiday. Includes 25 images. Features a foreword by Gerry Bowler, author of Santa Claus, A Biography and The World Encyclopedia of Christmas.

Author : Dan Soucoup
Publisher : Nimbus Publishing (CN)
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 47,8 Mb
Release : 2014
Category : Literary Collections
ISBN : 1771081708

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The Finest Tree by Dan Soucoup Pdf

Celebrate the holiday season with over twenty tales--true and make-believe--of Atlantic Canadian Christmases, past and present. Edited by Dan Soucoup (A Short History of Halifax), The Finest Tree showcases memories, traditions, and stories from all four Atlantic provinces. PEI's L. M. Montgomery brings Christmas to a group of train-bound strangers, while Gary L. Saunders turns to Christmastime to escape September writers' block in Newfoundl∧ Beatrice MacNeil details her magical journey to Christmas Mass in Cape Breton, while in rural New Brunswick Michael O. Nowlan and his father take their annual trip to town. Featuring these stories of homespun Christmas tradition and cheer from Atlantic Canada's finest authors, and plenty more, The Finest Tree will warm your heart on the coldest winter nights.

Author : Swan Julia (author)
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 42,5 Mb
Release : 1901
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1989725708

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Down Home for Christmas by Swan Julia (author) Pdf

Author : Bruce Nunn
Publisher : Nimbus Publishing (CN)
Page : 169 pages
File Size : 53,7 Mb
Release : 2011
Category : Atlantic Provinces
ISBN : 1551098628

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The Winter House and Other Christmas Stories from Atlantic Canada by Bruce Nunn Pdf

The Winter House includes a delightful mix of fiction and memories about Christmas in New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, Prince Edward Island, and Newfoundland. These 20 stories showcase Christmas scenes past and present, real and imagined-a revelry with a gang of rowdy mummers; childhood memories of school Christmas concerts; the tale of New Brunswick's very first Santa Claus; and many more. Selected fiction and non-fiction includes stories by David Adams Richards, Ernest Buckler, Lucy Maud Montgomery, Gary L. Saunders, and many others, with a foreword by Bruce Nunn. The Winter House will bring yuletide cheer in the best Atlantic Canadian tradition.

Author : Julia Swan,Lesley Choyce
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 280 pages
File Size : 49,7 Mb
Release : 2021-10
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1989725694

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Down Home for Christmas - Holiday Stories from Atlantic Canada by Julia Swan,Lesley Choyce Pdf

Down Home for Christmas offers a rich tapestry of seasonal stories from some of Pottersfield Press's most talented and beloved authors and is sure to touch both those who love Christmas and those who enjoy the entire winter season in our rugged Down East region.

Author : Eric Walters,Nicole Wellwood
Publisher : Nimbus Publishing Limited
Page : 32 pages
File Size : 55,7 Mb
Release : 2020-10-16
Category : Juvenile Fiction
ISBN : 1771089113

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The Boy Who Moved Christmas by Eric Walters,Nicole Wellwood Pdf

Based on a true story, Evan is sick and may not make it to December. His town decorates for Christmas in October so they can celebrate with him but will everything be ready? Will Santa know to come?

Author : David Weale
Publisher : Charlottetown, P.E.I. : Acorn Press
Page : 104 pages
File Size : 50,7 Mb
Release : 1994
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 0969860609

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An Island Christmas Reader by David Weale Pdf

Seventeen stories of Christmas past and present, retold by Prince Edward Island's beloved raconteur David Weale.

Author : Godfrey Smith
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 42,9 Mb
Release : 1987
Category : Electronic
ISBN : OCLC:614525722

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The CHRISTMAS Reader by Godfrey Smith Pdf

Author : David Weale
Publisher : Acorn Press (CN)
Page : 115 pages
File Size : 55,5 Mb
Release : 2011
Category : Christmas
ISBN : 1894838610

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An Island Christmas Reader by David Weale Pdf

An Island Christmas Reader is a book about Christmas past and present on Prince Edward Island. In 22 stories and essays, David Weale combines reminiscences of Islanders with his own musings to rekindle the memory of Christmas, where imagination and magic work hand in hand to create the “unsullied wonder of childhood vision.”

Author : Bathroom Readers' Institute
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
Page : 468 pages
File Size : 44,8 Mb
Release : 2012-07-15
Category : Humor
ISBN : 9781607106036

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Uncle John's Bathroom Reader Plunges into Canada, Eh by Bathroom Readers' Institute Pdf

PGW Uncle John's taking the plunge . . . into the Great White North! Raincoast Hey, Canada! Uncle John salutes you! For 25 years, Uncle John’s Bathroom Reader has been wildly popular in Canada, so we decided to dedicate an entire edition to our friends in the Great White North--even though much of the continental U.S. is north of Canada’s southernmost point. That misconception--and a whole lot more--is revealed in this loving ode to a friendly nation with a colorful history and some of the most beautiful scenery in the world. Whether you’re a true Canuck, or just always wanted to be one, Yukon count on us to deliver great bathroom reading! Read about… * Stealing the Stanley Cup (literally) * The origins of Tim Hortons and Kraft dinners * Jellied moose nose and other Canadian delicacies * Move over Napa: the story of Canadian “ice wine” * The government’s secret official UFO division * Canada’s homegrown rock ’n’ roll bands * All about those dam beavers * The answer to Canada’s most burning question: Does Santa Claus really have his own postal code? And much, much more!

Author : Sarah Ellis
Publisher : Scholastic Canada
Page : 23 pages
File Size : 55,7 Mb
Release : 2012-12-01
Category : Juvenile Fiction
ISBN : 9781443124225

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Dear Canada Christmas Story No. 6: Reading Henry by Sarah Ellis Pdf

A holiday treat for fans of the Dear Canada series, and all lovers of historical fiction! A Christmas wedding is just the thing to bring everyone together. Flora longed for a family of her own after living in an orphanage for almost ten years. She found one with her aunt and uncle, though she spent long hours at the woollen mill, where the work was sometimes dangerous. When that danger strikes close to home, it is time for yet one more move, and trying to get along with new relatives. This short story was originally published in Dear Canada: A Christmas to Remember, a collection featuring many of Canada's top writers for children, including Jean Little, Karleen Bradford, Carol Matas, and more. New readers will adore this stand-alone holiday tale, while fans of the series will recognize the voice of Flora, whom they first met in the award-winning Dear Canada book Days of Toil and Tears. Collect all 12 Dear Canada Christmas stories this season and enjoy a very happy holiday!