It's a Southern Thing


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"Twas the night before Christmas and all through the house, We were sticky and sweaty 'cause this is the South." This is how the night before Christmas begins in the South. The weather may be balmy sometimes, but Southerners can still put on a Christmas celebration like no other. No matter the weather or the state, there's no mistaking Santa loves the South. This fun, whimsically illustrated version of the traditional "Night Before Christmas" is perfect for families to read aloud at their annual celebrations. Merry Christmas, y'all! "As he flew overhead, he exclaimed in delight: 'Blessed Christmas to y'all and to y'all a good night!'" - 28 Pages




Cajun Night Before Christmas


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A version in Cajun dialect of the famous poem "The Night Before Christmas," set in a Louisiana bayou.




The Night Before Christmas in the South


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Santa and the Mrs. take a break from the North Pole weather in this delightfully illustrated take on the classic Christmas tale! It’s just a week before Christmas and the Clauses have been working nonstop since September. Santa decides to treat his Mrs. to a quick trip below the Mason-Dixon Line, where the livin’ is easy and the weather is fine! Join them on their merry adventures to Virginia, North Carolina, South Carolina, Georgia, Tennessee, Alabama, Mississippi and Louisiana, where they experience Southern grandeur at its best. In the land of gray moss and sweet tea, they discover all the beautiful landscapes, celebrated cities, historical landmarks, tasty fare, and fine music the South has to offer.




The Southern Night Before Christmas


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The classic Christmas tale gets a regional spin as Santa Claus takes on each states best-known characteristics.







The Night Before Christmas


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The classic poem of Saint Nicholas' visit on Christmas Eve.




Southern Twelve Days of Christmas, The


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A classic carol, served with a hot side of grits! "On the first day of Christmas my sugar gave to me a porch swing by a peach tree." Readers will sing along as magnolias blossom and slices of pecan pie are put on every plate. Beautiful illustrations capture the vibrancy of this delightful Southern adaptation.




Twas the Night Before Christmas


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The familiar poem about a well-known Christmas Eve visitor.




A Southern Time Christmas


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When a Southern farmer discovers an elf who has fallen from Santa's sleigh, the elf tells him about Santa's annual trip to the South.




The Night Before Christmas in the South


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It's just a week before Christmas and the Clauses have been working nonstop since September. Santa decides to treat his Mrs. to a quick trip below the Mason-Dixon Line, where the livin' is easy and the weather is fine Join them on their merry adventures to Virginia, North Carolina, South Carolina, Georgia, Tennessee, Alabama, Mississippi and Louisiana, where they experience Southern grandeur at its best. In the "land of gray moss and sweet tea" they discover all the beautiful landscapes, celebrated cities, historical landmarks, tasty fare, and fine music the South has to offer. BARBARA G. S. HAGERTY is a poet and writer who resides in her native Charleston, South Carolina. She is the author of several works of poetry and nonfiction. SHERYL DICKERT has illustrated other books in the Night Before Christmas series. She lives in Salt Lake City, Utah.