It's a tradition to read "Twas the Night before Christmas" on Christmas Eve. Now you can have this precious recording of Aunt Pearlie Sue sharing the poem in Gullah!
Hear a sample (above).
Buy and download the full version of the poem (see "add to cart" on the right).
Aunt Pearlie Sue is the creation of Anita Singleton-Prather, a native of the Sea Islands in Beaufort County, South Carolina, and a nationally known storyteller, educator, singer, actress and historian.
Included in your download are these free bonus tracks:
- Some Lowcountry history, some Southern food-talk, and a trip back to the 1800's with Aunt Pearlie Sue!
- Learn why Hopping John is a New Years tradition and how it got started right here in beautiful Beaufort, South Carolina.
- Learn that the Emancipation Proclamation was first read right here in beautiful Beaufort, South Carolina - and its Christmas connection.
Specs: MP3 Audio. About 15 minutes. Rated G (for Great!). History. Cultural tourism.
Proceeds will fund Gullah Education
in the "Voices of the Lowcountry" project.
Merry Christmas 2011 and thanks for your support!
Get the poem, then on Christmas Eve take turns
listening with headphones while trying to repeat her lovely dialect. A fun and educational treat, so download it today from the CityTrex media platform. 100% guaranteed since 2008. We believe in our work and so can you.
Or - if downloading isn't your thing you can still contribute.
Click here to promote cultural and heritage education in the Gullah-Geechee Corridor.
Price: $5.00
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