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Annie's Christmas Invitation
Paperback
Series: Everyday Heritage, Book 2
General Juvenile FictionHoliday
Publisher: Redfield Educational Services
Published: Oct 8 2025
Pages: 66
Weight: 0.30
Height: 0.14 Width: 8.50 Depth: 8.50
Language: English
Step into the magical world of Christmas at America's largest home through the eyes of young Annie, whose parents work at the grand Biltmore Estate in 1900 Asheville, North Carolina.
When Annie receives a special invitation to help decorate the towering 40-foot Fraser fir in the magnificent Banquet Hall, she discovers a world of wonder-from the fifty men needed to raise the massive tree, to the electric Edison lights that make it sparkle, to the mysterious pickle ornament hidden among its branches.
Based on the real Christmas traditions of George and Edith Vanderbilt, this beautifully illustrated story captures the generosity, community, and magic of the holiday season during the Gilded Age. With approximately 85% of details drawn from historical records-including newly discovered ledgers documenting Mrs. Vanderbilt's meticulous gift-giving-readers will experience an authentic glimpse into turn-of-the-century life at this American landmark.
Perfect for children ages 5-12, Annie's Christmas Invitation celebrates the spirit of Christmas while introducing young readers to social history, architectural grandeur, and the everyday lives of working families who helped create one of America's most beloved estates.
Includes historical notes distinguishing fact from fiction. Book 2 in the Everyday Heritage Series. Illustrated throughout with warm, detailed artwork that brings 1900s Biltmore to life.
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