The Finest Tree: and other Christmas Stories from Atlantic Canada

Celebrate the holiday season with over twenty tales—true and make-believe—of Atlantic Canadian Christmases, past and present.

Edited by Dan Soucoup (A Short History of Halifax), The Finest Tree showcases memories, traditions, and stories from all four Atlantic provinces. PEI’s L. M. Montgomery brings Christmas to a group of train-bound strangers, while Gary L. Saunders turns to Christmastime to escape September writers’ block in Newfoundland; Beatrice MacNeil details her magical journey to Christmas Mass in Cape Breton, while in rural New Brunswick Michael O. Nowlan and his father take their annual trip to town. Featuring these stories of homespun Christmas tradition and cheer from Atlantic Canada’s finest authors, and plenty more, The Finest Tree will warm your heart on the coldest winter nights.

Last updated on September 4, 2024 9:34 am

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SKU: 90109 Categories: Books, Nova Scotia Tags: christmas, Nova Scotia

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From the Publisher

Dan Soucoup has worked as a bookseller and publisher for many years. He is the author of numerous historical books about the Maritimes, including Failures and Fiascos, A Short History of Halifax, Railways of New Brunswick, and Know New Brunswick. He lives in Dartmouth, Nova Scotia.

About the Author

Dan Soucoup has worked as a bookseller and publisher for many years. He is the author of numerous books on the Maritimes, including Maritime Firsts, Edwardian Halifax, and Know New Brunswick. He lives in Dartmouth, Nova Scotia.