The kids enjoyed both of them so much they wouldn't let me take them back to the library. Silver Packages is mostly based on the true story of the Santa Train, a train that began in 1943, going through the mountains distributing gifts to children.
Littlejim's Gift is set in the mountains of North Carolina during the first World War, but it included many Christmas traditions that were typical in many towns all across Appalachia, including recitations in church, the tradition of St. Nicholas coming into the church to give out gifts, and each child (and adult!) receiving a brown paper poke (bag) with oranges and nuts and candy inside.
In other news, the kids are hurrying to get their end of the year projects finished. Jessie is sewing wildly on her quilt and and TJ has his questions ready to interview Granny Dot today. Projects should be up and on the blog soon!
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