Texas & Christmas: A collection of traditions, memories, and folklore

Throughout the world, Christmas is probably the most special day of the year. And everywhere, from Maine to California and beyond the ocean, it is different in each community, each home. Yet those of us who like to think Texas is special believe that Christmas here is bigger, better, and more treasured than anywhere else. This collection, first published in 1983, grew out of that conviction.

Most of these pieces bring the past into the present, reviving traditions and memories of Christmases...