Dolls Tell Many Stories from Pryor's Doll Library
Samuel F. Pryor, founder of the International Doll Library in Greenwich, hosts a 1792 barn collection with over 8,000 dolls. Begun in 1953 from 300 dolls, the library holds antique, craft, and world dolls, each with a story, illustrating global history and culture. Visits by appointment. holidays show how dolls unite nations and reflect Christmas joy.
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Santa Claus
Sanuel F. Pryor
Greenwich
Conn
Mr. Bryer
Santa
Mee Pryor
Foch Century Beauty
Pryor
Istance
Mrs. Crab
Gatley
Oveton
Poyar
Bany
Ten rules for safe Christmas trees and trimmings
Do not spoil the holiday by careless selection and handling of the Christmas tree. Follow ten rules: select a fresh green tree, keep the butt in water, place away from heat sources, use fireproof ornaments, check old lights, buy CSA approved lights, indoor lights indoors outdoor lights outdoors, dispose of wrappings promptly, supervise children, and remove the tree quickly to ensure a safe Christmas.
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CSA
Mick
Canadian Standards Association
Vias Vila
Sombre omens in Christmas beliefs across old acts
The Acton Free Press recalls Christmas superstitions from 1968 about animals receiving speech on Christmas Eve, shadows predicting death if seen, and salt forecasting fate by melting or remaining unmelted. The superstition warned death within a year or later, framing a dark Yuletide lore.
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Acton Free Press
Watlin
Aerosol Aids Christmas Decorations With Easy Sprays
A variety of aerosol products help with Christmas decorating. Push button anti frost snow sprays simplify adding holiday touches to trees windows wreaths and table settings. A clear lacquer spray protects ornaments and preserves their shine.
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Eay
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Jesus
Phares
Bethleham
Cama
Rich’s
Dick and
Renee Voskamp
Watson’s Restaurant
Nellis Construction Ltd
Atneere
Nielsen's Clothing
Thane
Tes
Cove
Cele
Molldise
Karl Gathof
Abe Fayher
Hugh Patterson
Mel Cart Timbers
Trinity UC
W. Bacaar
A-B Supermarket
Act On
Act On Free Press
Herb Dodds
Sydney K. Lamb
Lou's
Rockwood
Ron Holloway
Burcer Shop
Acton Electric Company
Jake Vanderkooy
Jack Ridley Cartage Ltd
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!