Chicago Christmas: 100 Years of Christmas Memories

By Jim Benes

Book Overview

Veteran Chicago newsman Jim Benes has put together one hundred years of Christmas memories compiled from his radio series "Christmas Past." Chicago Christmas is a decade-by-decade look at Christmas in... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0940895455
• ISBN13: 9780940895454
• Release Date: January 2000
• Publisher: Cornerstone Press Chicago
• Length: 298 Pages
• Weight: 0.99 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 7.8" x 7.9"

Customer Reviews

A Trip Through Time

This book takes its readers on a trip through time to visit Christmas in past years. It is filled with stories of Chicago's past - some funny, some poignant, some sad - but all entertaining. I heartily recommend this book to anyone who loves Chicago and loves Christmas. I've bought multiple copies for gifts and would recommend it to anyone searching for a unique gift.

A wonderfull tribute to a great city.

Simply stated, Jim Benes did a wonderful job in putting 100 years of history in 203 pages. It brought together many great memories of Christmas Past, and allowed me to share my history with those not from this great city. Whether from Chicago or not, this book details many thoughts. From what was on the radio or under the tree or on the table Mr. Benes succinctly reminds on and all of the great joy the holiday season brings.