The delightful and touching
stories in Christmas in Nevada tell how Nevadans have celebrated the holiday,
from 1858 to the present day. Some are told by well-known Nevadans,
such as Samuel Clemens (Mark Twain), Robert Laxalt, and former
governors Bob List and Richard Bryan, but much more of the book
shows ordinary Nevadans celebrating in diverse ways the wonders of
the season. The range of the state's ethnic and immigrant heritage
is showcased by stories of Basque, Mexican American, Native
American, and African American celebrations, along with traditions
of Italian, German, Danish, and Serbian origin. Some of the more
unusual accounts include the story of three miners trapped
underground for forty-five days during the Christmas season,
Tonopah's "Nevergreen" tree, and Reno's Santa Pub Crawl with
thousands of costumed revelers. Through extensive research and
personal interviews, Patricia D. Cafferata has created a
heartwarming collection of stories, guaranteed to be treasured.
Whether Santa arrives on a sleigh in a mining camp in Silver Peak,
Esmeralda County, or a zip line down Fremont Street, Las
Vegas, Christmas in Nevada brings warm memories, excitement, and good
cheer.
* Includes a story from each of the
state's seventeen counties
* Illustrated with 57 historic
photographs, many previously unpublished
