| Christmas in San Diego Contributor(s): Swank, Bill (Author) |
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ISBN: 1467134554 ISBN-13: 9781467134552 Publisher: Arcadia Publishing (SC) OUR PRICE: $22.49 Product Type: Paperback Published: October 2015 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - History | United States - State & Local - West (ak, Ca, Co, Hi, Id, Mt, Nv, Ut, Wy) - Photography | Subjects & Themes - Celebrations & Events - Religion | Holidays - Christian |
| LCCN: 2015951547 |
| Series: Images of Modern America |
| Physical Information: 0.4" H x 6.8" W x 9.3" (0.65 lbs) 96 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: What is the true meaning of Christmas? The author believes the answer is found in the Golden Rule. Christmas should be about being good to one another. Christmas in San Diego, therefore, focuses on people who bring joy to others. Locals are blessed to have many special individuals who share their spirit to make Christmas in San Diego a special season for everyone. This book is divided into five chapters: the history of Christmas in San Diego, the many Christmas traditions throughout San Diego, the various ways Christmas is celebrated within the communities of San Diego County, unique San Diego Christmas trees, and lastly, some special Santa Diego Santas. |
Contributor Bio(s): Swank, Bill: - Bill Swank has previously written two Arcadia titles, Baseball in San Diego: From the Padres to Petco (2004) and Baseball in San Diego: From the Plaza to the Padres (2005). Since 2002, he has also been Santa Claus at the Spreckels Organ Pavilion in Balboa Park. Baseball Santa spreads his arms and says, "Merry Christmas, San Diego." |