The book of American traditions Book

Celebrating the American spirit and its rich legacy, The Book of American Traditions is a treasury of lore, stories, customs, and activities passed down from generation to generation. Until now, many of these traditions have been lost or forgotten. In these pages are hundreds of ideas for keeping cherished traditions alive and starting new ones to share with your family and friends. The Book of American Traditions features read-aloud stories, nostalgic tales, fascinating facts, quotable lines, poems and vignettes, and personal recollections from famous and ordinary folk alike that every family member will enjoy. To gather the material for this book, Emyl Jenkins interviewed hundreds of men, women, and children across the country who have contributed their favorite traditions. These original stories appear alongside excerpts from the works of well-known authors of yesterday and today - from Louisa May Alcott, Thomas Wolfe, and John Steinbeck to M. F. K. Fisher and Margaret Maron.

Celebrating the American spirit and its rich legacy is this treasury of lore, stories, customs, and rituals passed down from generation to generation. In these pages readers will discover the origins of traditional customs and find great new ways of celebrating the birth of a baby, anniversaries, Arbor Day, Kwanzaa, Passover and other special days. 50 line illustrations.