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11/07/2018 11:01 PMWhy do we hang stockings at Christmas? Where does tinsel comes from? Why do we honor the little drummer boy?
Readers will be able to find out in Stories of Christmas, the new paper-cut Christmas book from Branford artist Martha Link Walsh.
For more than 45 years, Walsh has worked in the ancient techniques of cut-paper art. For this third book in the Paper-Cut Christmas series, she gathered inspiration from her love of storytelling and the miracles of the season told to her as a child. The stories pass on traditions, recreate myths, and are reminiscent of Christmases shared with family and loved ones.
The book will be featured at these two upcoming gallery events:
Book Launch: The Stories of Christmas
Friday, Nov. 9, from 5 to 8 p.m. Book launch, reception, and kick-off during the 2018 Shoreline Arts Trail weekend.
Book Launch & Holiday Open House
Friday, Nov. 30, from 5 to 8 p.m. The Holiday Open House also will feature Cynthia’s Flower Shop, Lucky Re-Do, and guest artists Susan Roberts, Anita Griffith, and Bob Parrot.
Both events are free and open to the public. Refreshments will be served.
The Martha Link Walsh Gallery is located at 188 North Main Street in Branford. For more information, visit marthalinkwalsh.com or call 203-481-3505.