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Phoenix Legends: A (Pima) Christmas Story

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[Storytelling & Song at Sheraton Wild Horse Pass] Photo: Gerrie Summers The Storytelling and Song program at a Sheraton desert resort follows the traditions of an Indian ancient culture There is something magical about the Christmas season in Phoenix, Arizona . Perhaps it is the charming contrast of cacti draped with festive holiday lights sparkling in the deep, darkness of the warm Sonoran desert at night. Or it may be the mystical feel of being on sacred Native American land. It is also a perfect time to visit and experience a tradition never before shared with the general public. Since 2005, the Sheraton Wild Horse Pass Resort  located in Chandler , a city in Maricopa County, has featured the Storytelling & Song program to share the ancient culture of the Pima and Maricopa tribes with its guests. Storytelling is an important and valued part of Pima and Maricopa heritage. History is passed down through oral traditions and winter is the only season where