Cleveland Christmas Memories - by Gail Ghetia Bellamy (Paperback)
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<p/><br></br><p><b> About the Book </b></p></br></br>What made Christmas extra-special to a Cleveland kid? Relive some of your fondest memories: A visit to Mr. Jingeling at Halle's; gazing at the giant Sterling-Lindner-Davis tree; the long line to see Santa at Higbee's--followed by a Frosty; a concert at Severance Hall; mouthwatering treats from Hough Bakery; lights at GE's Nela Park; and more.<p/><br></br><p><b> Book Synopsis </b></p></br></br><p>What made Christmas extra-special to a Cleveland kid? Come relive some of your fondest moments ...</p><p>Seeing Mr. Jingeling (the keeper of Santa's keys) on TV or in person at Halle's. Gazing at the giant Sterling-Lindner tree. Stopping at Higbee's downstairs Frosty Bar for sweet relief after the long line to see Santa. Ice skating on Public Square. A dazzling and elegant Cleveland Orchestra concert at Severance Hall. Mouthwatering treats from Hough Bakery and traditional ethnic flavors from the local market. The brilliant holiday lighting display at GE's Nela Park ... </p><p>Join in as dozens of Northeast Ohioans share their personal stories of Christmas past; includes recollections of people who made Christmas happen, too: former Santas, retail window dressers, entertainers, and of course parents.</p><p/><br></br><p><b> Review Quotes </b></p></br></br><br>A nostalgic guide to the Christmas experience for the Boomer Generation living in Northeast Ohio However, the book may have an interest to those beyond Northeast Ohio residents from the 1940s to the 1980s. The many photos in this book will stir Christmas memories whether you've ever lived in Cleveland or not!--Joanna Wilson "ChristmasTVHistory.com" (12/14/2012 12:00:00 AM)<br><br>Every year that passes, the Christmas memories of our youth grow sweeter and more perfect. A 1965 photograph of holiday shopping at Higbee's or an original Atari 2600 box can momentarily transport us to times as treasured as they are impossible to revisit. That's the emotional territory author Gail Ghetia Bellamy covers in Cleveland Christmas Memories. The photo-heavy, 120-page book not only documents the city's bygone retail traditions, but also steps inside our homes to look at how we celebrated the holidays. . . . What resonates are the photographs of artifacts from Christmases past, be it a kid's shopping bag from the Higbee's Twigbee Shop, a WMMS advertisment with the FM rock station's iconic buzzard pulling the sleigh or Frankie Yankovic's 1964 album Christmas Party.--Jim Vickers "Cleveland Magazine" (12/1/2012 12:00:00 AM)<br><br>Filled with great Cleveland holiday nostalgia reference, imagery and stories . . . I would recommend each CLE-lover have a copy on hand for those nights sitting around the fireplace with a mug of hot cocoa and holiday tunes in the air . . . Magical stuff in this book!--Book Reviewer "IHeartCleveland.com" (12/12/2012 12:00:00 AM)<br><br>Gail Ghetia Bellamy crystallizes the memories of Christmas in Cleveland . . . an amazing job . . . the pictures alone are worth the price . . . If you are from Cleveland, this book will be an exciting trip down Memory Lane. I highly, highly recommend it.--Tim Lones "ClevelandClassicMedia.com" (12/11/2012 12:00:00 AM)<br>
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