| Christmas USA by Mary D. Lankford |
CHRISTMAS USA by Mary D. Lankford
Illustrated by: Karen Dugan
Release Date: 9/26/06
Publisher: Collins
Pages: 48
Rating: 5 Stars
Reviewed by: Jennifer Wardrip, aka "The Genius"
CHRISTMAS USA is more than just a book of facts. Although the
author has broken up the United States into several
parts--Northeast, Southeast, Great Lakes, Plains, Southwest,
Mountain, and Pacific--this is a book perfect for children and
adults alike, regardless of where in the USA you reside. Filled
with such interesting facts as when Christmas trees became part
of the US tradition, when Christmas was first declared a legal
holiday, and which US President instituted an official tree in the
White House, CHRISTMAS USA presents these facts in a fun,
interesting way.
It's not just a book of facts, though. It's also filled with hands-on
activities such as how to make a Christmas Journal, making your
own Christmas cards, how to make cranberry or popcorn
garland, easy directions for cookie Christmas tree ornaments,
and creating a pomander and cascarones. It also includes some
tasty, easy-to-follow recipes for aniseed cookies, nut crescents,
and scripture cake, to name a few.
This is a great book to share with your children. Not only will they
learn about different holiday customs and traditions around the
US, but they'll be able to follow the easy instructions for the
crafts and activities and, with adult supervision, might even be
able to whip up some yummy holiday treats for the whole family!
Illustrated by: Karen Dugan
Release Date: 9/26/06
Publisher: Collins
Pages: 48
Rating: 5 Stars
Reviewed by: Jennifer Wardrip, aka "The Genius"
CHRISTMAS USA is more than just a book of facts. Although the
author has broken up the United States into several
parts--Northeast, Southeast, Great Lakes, Plains, Southwest,
Mountain, and Pacific--this is a book perfect for children and
adults alike, regardless of where in the USA you reside. Filled
with such interesting facts as when Christmas trees became part
of the US tradition, when Christmas was first declared a legal
holiday, and which US President instituted an official tree in the
White House, CHRISTMAS USA presents these facts in a fun,
interesting way.
It's not just a book of facts, though. It's also filled with hands-on
activities such as how to make a Christmas Journal, making your
own Christmas cards, how to make cranberry or popcorn
garland, easy directions for cookie Christmas tree ornaments,
and creating a pomander and cascarones. It also includes some
tasty, easy-to-follow recipes for aniseed cookies, nut crescents,
and scripture cake, to name a few.
This is a great book to share with your children. Not only will they
learn about different holiday customs and traditions around the
US, but they'll be able to follow the easy instructions for the
crafts and activities and, with adult supervision, might even be
able to whip up some yummy holiday treats for the whole family!