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Presents a collection of forty essays, ten per season, celebrating significant events and traditions throughout the state. Writers showcase the background, history, and emotions of these events and traditions with special meaning. Each event shines in the spotlight, observed not only to ascertain its impact, but also to discover why it succeeds, how it contributes to and shapes a unique culture.
About the author
Charline R. McCord has coedited (with Judy H. Tucker) numerous books, including
Coming Home to Mississippi,
Christmas Stories from Mississippi,
Growing Up in Mississippi, and
Christmas Memories from Mississippi, all published by University Press of Mississippi.
Judy H. Tucker (1939-2022) coedited (with Charline R. McCord) numerous books, including
Coming Home to Mississippi,
Christmas Stories from Mississippi,
Growing Up in Mississippi, and
Christmas Memories from Mississippi, all published by University Press of Mississippi.
Summary
Presents a collection of forty essays, ten per season, celebrating significant events and traditions throughout the state. Writers showcase the background, history, and emotions of these events and traditions with special meaning. Each event shines in the spotlight, observed not only to ascertain its impact, but also to discover why it succeeds, how it contributes to and shapes a unique culture.
