Christmas in Plains
Memories
Book • 2004
In this book, Jimmy Carter reminisces about his Christmas experiences growing up in Plains, Georgia.
He recalls the simplicity of family and community gift-giving, his father’s eggnog, children’s house decorations, school Nativity pageants, and the poignancy of his black neighbors’ poverty.
The book also covers his Christmases during his time at Annapolis, his Navy years, and his presidency, including a unique Christmas at Camp David in 1980.
Carter’s narrative is a heartfelt and nostalgic look at his lifelong Christmas traditions and the values that have shaped his life.
He recalls the simplicity of family and community gift-giving, his father’s eggnog, children’s house decorations, school Nativity pageants, and the poignancy of his black neighbors’ poverty.
The book also covers his Christmases during his time at Annapolis, his Navy years, and his presidency, including a unique Christmas at Camp David in 1980.
Carter’s narrative is a heartfelt and nostalgic look at his lifelong Christmas traditions and the values that have shaped his life.
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