SURF CITY, NJ — The Long Beach Island Branch of the Ocean County Library will host an author talk on the post-World War II holiday season at 2 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 14, at the branch in Surf City.
According to the library announcement, author Matthew R. Litt will present a program about his book "Christmas 1945: The Story of the Greatest Celebration in American History." The event is billed as a look at the stories and traditions surrounding the first Christmas after World War II ended.
"In December 1945, World War II was finally over, and the country was ready to celebrate after four dark holiday seasons," the description reads/ "This book tells the true stories of Christmas 1945. Some will make you smile, some will make you cry, all will restore your American holiday spirit and faith in humankind."
The library announcement also highlights Litt's previous speaking appearances and media work. According to the announcement, he has been an honored speaker at the Truman Presidential Library in Independence, Missouri, the Franklin Roosevelt Presidential Library in Hyde Park, New York, and aboard the Battleship New Jersey in Camden.
The announcement also states that Litt wrote an article about Christmas 1945 for Time magazine and has appeared on television and radio programs discussing the book.
The free program is sponsored by the Friends of the Island Library, according to the announcement. Registration is required.
Residents can register by visiting tinyurl.com/Xmas1945OCL, calling 609-494-2480, or stopping by the branch at 217 South Central Ave., Surf City.
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