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Season of Light: American Winter Holidays
A Storytelling and Music Program by Matthew Graham

Matthew Graham at Stadt- und Regional- bibliothek Franfurt/Oder

December 10-14, 2007. U.S. storyteller and musician Matthew Graham performed songs and stories featuring seasonal celebrations such as Hanukkah, Christmas, Kwanzaa and Divali. In his celebration of winter holiday traditions from all over the world Graham also put a major emphasis on U.S. customs and culture. He staged at Kinder- und Jugendbibliothek "Hallescher Komet" der Zentral- und Landesbibliothek Berlin (December 10), at Stadt- und Regionalbibliothek Frankfurt/O. (December 12), at Anton-Saefkow-Bibliothek Berlin (December 13) and Stadt- und Regionalbibliothek Cottbus (December 14). These interactive programs were of great educational value by underscoring the richness of the multicultural experience.

Matthew Graham is a professional storyteller, musician, writer, and educator born in Baltimore, Maryland, USA. He has performed audience-participatory educational and entertainment programs for well over a decade in locations as varied as in traditional libraries, schools, and museums to atop tall ships, on rolling railroads, and along the Appalachian Trail. He holds Bachelor of Arts degrees in Philosophy and Psychology (both from Towson University,) is a member of National Storytelling Network (U.S.A.,) the Children’s Music Network, and the American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers. More about Matthew Graham and additional educational resources are available at MatthewGraham.com.