Description: This is a signed, first edition. Please check out the photos for the condition. The book is not completely square (the front cover overhangs the back cover). Once Upon a Christmas Time by Thyra Ferre Bjorn is a nostalgic, semi-autobiographical novel that reflects the warmth and traditions of a Swedish family's Christmas celebrations in the early 20th century. The story follows a young girl who recounts holiday traditions and family gatherings in her Swedish immigrant family, capturing both the joys and challenges they face in a new country. The book vividly describes Swedish customs, such as baking special Christmas treats, decorating the tree, and singing carols, and reflects on themes of family, faith, and heritage. Through her heartfelt storytelling, Bjorn beautifully depicts the nostalgia and deep-rooted traditions that shape the family’s holiday season, offering a touching portrayal of family bonds and the immigrant experience in America. Keywords: Thyra Ferre Bjorn Christmas story Swedish traditions Family gatherings Nostalgic holiday reading Immigrant experience Vintage book Heartwarming tale
Price: 25 USD
Location: East Greenwich, Rhode Island
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Shipping Cost: 4.63 USD
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All returns accepted: ReturnsNotAccepted
Binding: Hardcover
Language: English
Special Attributes: 1st Edition, Author Signed, Dust Jacket, Illustrated
Signed: Yes
Author: Thyra Ferre Bjorn
Publisher: Holt, Rinehart and Winston
Topic: Christmas traditions and immigrant family stories.
Subject: Swedish Christmas traditions, nostalgia, and family gatherings
Original/Facsimile: Original
Year Printed: 1964
