Written By : Kat Kramer

Every once in a while you meet a genuine storyteller. A person who shares their soul through stories, poems and songs. Such is the case with Jimmy Byrge. He is that rare individual , an authentic American voice, that reflects the region from which he is from. Jimmy grew up in the Appalachian forest in East Tennessee , and according to Jimmy he "made these mountains my playground." He felt guided to write "The Evergreen Christmas Tree" which is based on the true story of Frank and Virgie Ann. Jimmy knew this brother and sister, and their Christmas tree journey took place in the 1950's, and yet seems contemporary. The simple story of Frank and Virgie Ann learning the true meaning of Christmas deserves a place among such Christmas classics as "The Gift Of The Magi" by O. Henry, "A Christmas Memory" by Truman Capote, "The Grinch Who Stole Christmas" by Dr. Seuss, "The 13th Gift" by Joanne Smith, "The Polar Express" by Chris Van Allsberg," "The Best Christmas Pageant Ever" by Barbara Robinson, and the recent storybook Dolly Parton's "Billy The Kid Comes Home For Christmas." It has been referenced that Jimmy Byrge is in the mold of Earl Hamner, creator of "The Waltons", among other classics, who also hailed from the Appalachian Mountains .

what the Christmas spirit truly is. Through trials, they learn to stand tall and share kindness. It is a touching story where the holiday Every once in a while you meet a genuine storyteller. A person who shares their soul through stories,
poems and songs. Such is the case with Jimmy Byrge. He is that rare individual , an authentic American voice, that reflects the region from which he is from. Jimmy grew up in the Appalachian forest in East Tennessee , and according to Jimmy he "made these mountains my playground." He felt guided to write "The Evergreen Christmas Tree" which is based on the true story of Frank and Virgie Ann.

this brother and sister, and their Christmas tree journey took place in the 1950's, and yet seems contemporary. The simple story of Frank and Virgie Ann learning the true meaning of Christmas deserves a place among such Christmas classics as "The Gift Of The Magi" by O. Henry, "A Christmas Memory" by Truman Capote, "The Grinch Who Stole Christmas" by Dr. Seuss, "The 13th Gift" by Joanne Smith, "The Polar Express" by Chris Van Allsberg," "The Best Christmas Pageant Ever" by Barbara Robinson, and the recent storybook Dolly Parton's "Billy The Kid Comes Home For Christmas." It has been referenced that Jimmy Byrge is in the mold of Earl Hamner, creator of "The Waltons", among other classics, who also hailed from the Appalachian Mountains