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HOLIDAY episode

Season 5 Episode 2 | 53m 40s

Embrace traditions, both familiar and new – all part of our American experience with the handmade. Featuring ceramic artist Susan Garson, Garcia Art Glass, paper artist Kathleen Trenchard, ceramic artist Veronica Castillo, National Gingerbread House Competition at Grove Park Inn, Biltmore House, woodcarver Harley Refsal, and John C. Campbell Folk School.

Aired: 12/19/13
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Everyone learns that before you touch someone, you should ask them if it's okay!
Prince Wednesday learns to ask before he pushes Daniel on the swings.
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