The Great American Christmas Almanac: A Complete Compendium of Facts, Fancies, and Traditions by Irena Chalmers

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Bibliographic Details

• Author: Irena Chalmers
• Title: The Great American Christmas Almanac: A Complete Compendium of Facts, Fancies, and Traditions
• Publisher: ‎ Viking Studio Books (November 18, 1988)
• Language: ‎ English
• Format: Hardcover – 320 pages‏
• ISBN-10: ‎ 0670818321
• ISBN-13: ‎ 978-0670818327
• Item Weight: ‎ 2.30 pounds
• Dimensions: ‎ 1.3" H x 9.6" L x 7.4" W
• Book Condition: Used – Very Good
• Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good

Synopsis:

A delightful treasury of Christmas past, present, and future is filled with whimsical remembrances, practical information and ideas, hundreds of pictures and lots of holiday spirit.

A portfolio of Christmas cards, graphics, and folk art, from Thomas Nast to Norman Rockwell and Grandma Moses; Menus and recipes for the perfect holiday party; Tips for selecting your tree; Lists of great toys for children of all ages; Christmas cartoons, verses, songs, and movies; and A state-by-state guide to pageants and festivities.

About the Author:

Irena Chalmers is recognized as the pioneer of the single subject cookbook. Her many engaging books have sold over 18 million copies and have won numerous awards; the most recent, the 2013 Gourmand Special Jury Award for Great Food Jobs 2: Ideas and Inspiration for Your Job Search.

Her first volume, FOOD JOBS: 150 Great Jobs for Culinary Students, Career Changers and Food Lovers, received the Gourmand World Cookbook Award – Best Book for Food Professionals in the U.S. and Best Book for Food Professionals in the World.

A James Beard Foundation "Who's Who" of Food and Beverage in America award recipient, Irena has delighted and captivated audiences and readers with her wit and commentary on the food world and its many trends. She is a past president and founding member of the International Association of Culinary Professionals and Les Dames d'Escoffier.

Irena is a member of the faculty of the Culinary Institute of America in Hyde Park, NY, a national food essayist and columnist for Chef magazine, and a culinary mentor to many.