Gullah Night Before Christmas Book

A version, told in the Gullah dialect, of the familiar poem about the annual Christmas visit of Santa Claus in which "Sandy Claw" is represented by "Buh Rabbit".

Children's Literature

Dr. Geraty is a noted authority on the Gullah language, the language of black plantation life, specifically of the Sea Islands. In this tale, Clement Moore's tale is mixed with the classic Uncle Remus "Buh Rabbit" stories-Santa Claus is the rabbit in a fur-trimmed red suit, trying to escape from "Buh Fox." The text is tough going for those unfamiliar with Gullah, and will probably sound insulting read by non-African Americans. Some of the words are footnoted on the page with a translation, and a glossary is provided.