Christmas In New Orleans This richly illustrated volume explores the many ways New Orleanians have celebrated the Christmas season.
Among the topics are City Park’s Celebration in the Oaks, the story of Mr. Bingle, caroling in Jackson Square, and food memories, along with recipes by some of New Orleans’ finest chefs.
The book contains a wealth of images from private and public collections. Text includes historical background and memories of the season provided by local celebrities.
272 pages
over 200 photos
ISBN-13: 9781589805606 / Pelican Publishing Company
Now Available Retail price: $39.95
Peggy Scott Laborde is
the producer/host of New Orleans public television station
WYES’ weekly arts and entertainment program, Steppin’
Out. The program is in its 21th season.
Laborde has produced over 15 documentaries
pertaining to the history and culture of New Orleans.
She was president of the nationally acclaimed Tennessee
Williams/ New Orleans Literary Festival for over a decade.
Watch
Steppin' Out," on Friday evenings at 6:30pm on WYES-TV12
and on wyesondemand.org
"Steppin' Out' is produced and hosted by
Peggy Scott Laborde.