O Christmas Tree
Publisher: Leisure Arts
Published: July 1992
Place of publication: Little Rock, Ark
Language: eng
Format: Hardcover
Number of pages: 96
ISBN-13: 9780942237153
Subjects: Seasonal; Crafts & Hobbies; Religion - Christian Life; Hobbies/Crafts; Holidays - Christmas; Christmas books; Handicrafts; Religion - Christian Living
Description: Our most beloved holiday decoration, the Christmas tree has held a special place in our hearts and homes for more than a century.  Though German immigrants brought it to our country as early as the 1700's, most Americans did not adopt the custom until it became popular in Victorian England.  When Prince Albert, Queen Victoria's German husband, decorated an evergreen tree at Christmastime, the Victorians responded by reproducing the splendor of the royal tree in their own homes.  It wasn't long before it became fashionable in America as well.  With the help of the ladies' publications of the day, families spent many happy hours creating imaginative decorations.  Famous authors of the time, such as Charles Dickens and Hans Christian Anderson, immortalized the Victorian Christmas tree forever by describing its bountiful branches.  In O Christmas tree, we honor the Victorians' contributions to the decorated evergreen.  Many of the designs in this book were inspired by postcards, lithographs, and ornamental scraps from that era.  It is our hope that this cross stitch collection will bring old-fashioned charm to your Yuletide celebration, now and for many years to come.
Table of contents: title: Introduction; title: O Christmas Tree:  [CHARTS]; title: Childhood Legacy:; title: Alphabet Ornaments   52; title: Santa Tree Skirt   50; title: Santa In Frame   50; title: Magnificent Story:; title: Sampler Ornaments   55; title: Sampler In Frame    56; title: Kittyland Christmas:; title: Cat Ornaments   58; title: Freedom's Jubilee:; title: Patriotic Santa In Frame   60; title: Flag Beaded Ornament   63; title: Patriotic Angel Ornaments   62; title: Fanciful Flower Girls:; title: Flower Girl Ornaments   86; title: St. Nicholas Remembered:; title: St. Nicholas Ornaments   68; title: Snow Dreams Of Yesteryear:; title: White Santa In Frame    70; title: Angel Children Ornaments   75; title: Embroidered Ornaments   74; title: White Santa Treetop Ornament   70; title: Embroidered Tree Skirt    72; title: Toys From Long Ago:; title: Bear, Dog, & Cat Stuffed Shapes   76; title: Holy Night Nativity:; title: Nativity Figures   87; title: Bountiful Christmastide:; title: Fruit Wreath Pillow   80; title: Fruit Ornaments   79; title: Fruit-Laden Santa In Frame   78; title: Keepsake Confections:; title: Angel And Poinsettia Cones  65; title: Angel Candy Bag  66; title: Santa Pail   64; title: Poinsettia And Holly Crackers  65; title: Santa Candy Bag  66; title: Wreath And Bird Shaker Boxes   64; title: Holiday Heritage:; title: Small Perforated Paper Frames  83; title: Lest We Forget Bookmark  82; title: Rose Ball Ornament    81; title: Large Perforated Paper Frames   84; title: Tree And Poinsettia Beaded Ornaments  82; title: Perforated Paper Ornaments  83; title: The Gracious Evergreen:; title: O Christmas Tree Tray   92; title: Angel Afghan   95; title: Santa Sweater   94; title: General Instructions      96