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Christmas Carnivals » Christmas Legends » Wisconsin Classic Christmas Legends |
Wisconsin Classic Christmas Legends |
Wisconsin a state in the United States is bordered by lakes, rivers and hills. The city abounds with history that is preserved in its beautiful old homes, downtown buildings. Numerous classic Christmas legends are associated with Wisconsin. Wisconsin Classic Christmas Legends make wonderful Christmas gifts for kids and children. Given below are a few Wisconsin Classic Christmas Legends
Legend of Papa Noel: A Cajun Christmas by Terri Hoover Dunham – This is a very picturesque Christmas tale featuring Santa Claus who is known as Pap Noel in Louisiana. Papa Noël rides the river in a boat that's pulled by eight alligators, with a snowy white one named Nicollette in the lead. On a particular Christmas Eve, it was so foggy that even Nicollette's magical glowing-green eyes could not guide Pap Noel. The alligators become tired and Papa is desperate to get all the gifts to the little children. Finally the clever Cajun people come up with a solution that saves the day.
Story of Old Abe, Wisconsin's Heroic Eagle by Kathy-jo Wargin - During the Civil War; it was not uncommon for Army units to have mascots. Old Abe, a remarkable eagle that became the mascot of the Eighth Regiment of the Wisconsin Volunteer Infantry. This is one among the various popular Wisconsin Classic Christmas Legends.
Santa and Pete: A Novel of Christmas Present and Past by Christopher Moore – A grandfather tells his young grandson stories, including one about Santa and Pete in which Santa is imprisoned and then rescued by Pete, a former slave.
The Christmas Tree by Julie Salamon - At Christmas time, a nun agrees to donate to Rockefeller Center, a fir tree that has been her best friend since the time she arrived at her convent as a young orphan.
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