DISCOVER SEIFFEN: Germany's Christmas Village
Long isolated behind the Iron Curtain, Seiffen in Germany's Erzgebirge Mountains is home to dozens of Christmas craft workshops. Nutcrackers, smokers, candlelit carousels and many other holiday traditions originated here.
This VHS 28-minute color video visits the birthplace of the nutcracker, visits with descendents of the original nutcracker maker, and tours the family workshops.
Watch as Noah's Ark animals are crafted on an historical water-powered lathe. The producer, Betsy Hills Bush, is a German-speaking journalist and former public broadcaster. She takes us inside the workshops, homes and hearts of the Erzgebirge people as few Americans can.
$19.95 and $5 shipping in USA
BOOKS
"Yet there isn't a Train I wouldn't take." By William Middleton
This 8 1/2 x 11-in. hardbound 232-page book is a fascinating collection of stories from favorite train journeys by an inveterate railway enthusiast and train traveler. A half-century career as an engineer, naval officer and university administrator took Bill Middleton to almost every part of the globe.
The book covers North and Central America, Europe and Asian journeys. Great reading and pictures!
Color cover, black and white inside photos.
Price: $39.95 and $4 shipping in USA.
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