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Bezig met laden... A Pioneer Christmas: Celebrating in the Backwoods in 1841door Barbara Greenwood
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Onderdeel van de reeks(en)Pioneer Story (3)
Combining fiction and non-fiction, this dramatic story set in the snowy backwoods follows the Robertson family as they prepare for Christmas in 1841. They are excitedly expecting visitors from afar but as a winter storm begins to rage, the family fears for the safety of the travellers. How will Andrew and Sophie -- with a baby on the way -- fare on such a dangerous journey? Each chapter of the story is enhanced by information about the pioneer period and how Christmas was celebrated in the past. Children will learn about holiday traditions in more detail through crafts, games, songs and other activities. Even 150 years ago, Christmas was a special time. A companion book to A Pioneer Thanksgiving, A Pioneer Christmas weaves together stories, information and activities to create a tapestry of pioneer life. Geen bibliotheekbeschrijvingen gevonden. |
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Google Books — Bezig met laden... GenresDewey Decimale Classificatie (DDC)394.2663Social sciences Customs, Etiquette, Folklore General Customs Special Occasions Holidays Christian holidays ChristmasLC-classificatieWaarderingGemiddelde:
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Although it is the third in the series, A Pioneer Christmas: Celebrating in the Backwoods in 1841 is only the second I have read, following upon A Pioneer Thanksgiving. I found its blend of fiction and non-fiction, and its inclusion of various craft ideas, quite appealing - it was both educational and entertaining. I thought that the primary narrative here was just a little bit more emotionally involving than in the previous title, perhaps because the reader shares Sarah's suspense regarding the arrival of these unknown relatives from the east, and her pleasure, when they eventually do turn up safe and sound. Although I didn't attempt any of the crafts, I have made pomanders in the past - in my case, they were made from oranges - and was pleased to learn that this is what they are called, being unaware of that fact. The Scottish lullaby that Sarah and Meg sing, at the Christmas Frolic, was unknown to me, but I immediately found a recording online and listened to it, discovering a lovely new (to me) song in the process. All in all, this is a wonderful addition to the series, one which could be used in an educational unit on pioneer life in nineteenth-century Canada, as well as in the northern United States. The blending of various immigrant cultures, as they shared their traditions, is a particularly strong theme of these stories, it seems, and that is as true of the states, as of Canada. Author Barbara Greenwood even discusses the introduction of the Santa Claus figure by New York author Clement Moore, and how his famous poem was based partially on Dutch immigrant traditions from that state. Illustrator Heather Collins' beautiful pencil illustrations greatly enhance both the fictional and non-fictional strands of the story here, and are every bit as appealing as in the previous title. Recommended to anyone who has enjoyed other stories about the Robertsons, as well as to those looking for Christmas stories about nineteenth-century North American pioneers. ( )