DECEMBER 2024
GENEALOGY NEWSLETTER
 
 
 The following events will take place in the month of December here at the Lyon Township Public Library Genealogy Department
 
 
DECEMBER GENEALOGY BOOK CLUB:
This month we will discuss "The 13th Gift: A True Story of a Christmas Miracle" by Joanne Huist Smith.
  • Thursday, December 12 from 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM.
  • We will be meeting at the Applebee's in New Hudson. Address: 30686 Lyon Center Drive, New Hudson, MI 48165.
  • Books are available to checkout at the library, and the ebook is available on Libby
 
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GENEALOGY ROUND TABLES:
 
All are welcome to come share their ideas, show genealogy treasures, or tell us about a brick wall that you have encountered.
 
We all have a lot of different experiences to share
with each other!
 
Friday, December 13 at 2:00 PM
IN PERSON 
                         
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The 2nd Round Table in December is:
 
Friday, December 27 at 2:00 PM
IN PERSON 
 
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DECEMBER GENEALOGY PROGRAM:
Annual Genealogy Christmas Tea with
Your Ancestors
 
Come in out of the cold and enjoy a cup of tea and cookies.
 
This year, bring along a picture of either your mother, grandmother, or great-grandmother (or all three) in a picture frame. They will be the center of attention at the table!
 
If you would like to bring in a homemade cookie, that would be great, but not mandatory. If you do, and want to share the recipe, we would love that!
 
Tuesday, December 17 at 1:00 PM
IN-PERSON
 
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BOOKS ON CHRISTMAS TRADITIONS AND TEA:
Christmas Traditions Around the World
by Ingalls, Ann

Explores Christmas traditions from around the world, including foods, gift-giving and religious celebrations. Additional features include a table of contents, a phonetic glossary, informative captions, detailed maps, sources for further research, an index, and introductions to the author and illustrator. Illustrations.
A Cup of Christmas Tea
by Hegg, Tom

A mini version of the Christmas classic A Cup of Christmas Tea, it is a story of a young man's reluctant visit to an elderly aunt at Christmastime, and the unexpected joy it brings. More than 1.5 million copies sold. Delicate watercolor illustrations. Gold cord attached so it can also be used as an ornament.
Twisted Tea Christmas
by Childs, Laura

While catering a Victorian Christmas party for Drucilla Heyward, one of the wealthiest women in town who is about to make a huge announcement, tea maven Theodosia Browning finds herself steeped in murder when she stumbles upon Drucilla's dead body.
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