Join us for a dynamic\, historical present ation of photographs\, videos\, and anecdotes\, by best-selling and award- winning author\, Laurie Chandlar\, that will transport you to a variety of places and times to find the true holiday events that changed the course of history. Based on research for her novel\, Lost stories of the Holi days\, releasing this Thanksgiving\, you&rsquo\;ll hear about many am azing stories including the first Rockefeller Christmas tree in 1931\, a H olocaust survivor who becomes a recipient of the Medal of Honor in the Kor ean war\, the feisty St. Nick who began the ancient tradition of Christmas stockings\, the end of the Civil war that happens to coincide with Passov er and leads to a trip to Jerusalem where a beloved Christmas hymn is penn ed\, and the first radio transmission Christmas Eve 1906. Enjoy a refreshi ng and hope-filled talk that will bring you a deeper and more meaningful h oliday season. \;
\nAlso\, please join us again on Saturday\, De cember 12th from 1pm - 2:30pm as Laurie and Charles Todd sit down for an i nterview with award-winning\, Sun Sentinel mystery book reviewer\, Oline C ogdill\, to discuss their respective Christmas novels\, The Lost Stories a nd A Christmas Witness. Please register to attend the Author Visit &\; Book Signing: https://broward.libnet.info/event/17605172
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\nRe gistration Required! Books will be for sale.
\nRefreshments provided .
\nSponsored by Pompano Beach Friends of the Library\, The Rubel Fa mily\, and Bernard Montgomery Creations Ltd. Inc.
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