Cajun Night Before Christmas /Gaston  the Green-Nosed Alligator
Track 1 CAJUN NIGHT BEFORE CHRISTMAS  Take the classic story of jolly old St. Nicholas, place it in a Louisiana bayou setting, dress Santa Claus in muskrat "from his head to his toes," pile his skiff high with toys, and hitch it to eight friendly alligators. The result is the delightful Cajun Night Before Christmas , which itself has become a modern classic. Track 2 GASTON  THE GREEN-NOSED ALLIGATOR This fascinating tale explains the events that preceded Cajun Night Before Christmas . What exactly led Santa Claus to move his workshop from the snowy North Pole to the moss-draped bayou country? Why were his faithful reindeer replaced by alligators? And how did he manage to assemble a team of flying alligators for his all-important Christmas journey? Narrator Tommy Joe Breaux is a born-and-bred Cajun storyteller. He is the author of Cajun Humor from the Heart and Cajun Stories My Granpa Tole Me, both published by Pelican. Papillion is a popular Louisiana musician for children and families. His delightful, entertaining albums are available in stores everywhere. Pelican thanks musicians Danny Collet, Gina Forsyth, and Matt Swiler.