Old Christmas in Appalachia: Celebrating Tradition
- in Blue Ridge Life
Reading Time: 5 minutesIn the heart of Appalachia, when winter settles deep into the valleys and the mountains stand quiet under a blanket of frost, a different kind of Christmas takes place. While most of the world celebrates on December 25, some Appalachian communities hold on to a much older tradition. Old Christmas, celebrated on January 6. It’s a day steeped in history, […]