Christmas Seals Came From Denmark
A Danish post office origin story traces the first Christmas seal created by Einar Holboell in Copenhagen in 1903 to aid tuberculosis patients. Four million stamps sold that year raised about $18,000, and Emily Bissell of Wilmington helped popularize the movement in the United States with her own design featuring holly, a cross, and Merry Christmas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Einar Holboell
Denmark
Copenhagen
United States
Emily Bissell
Wilmington
Delaware
Why the Tinsel? Tiny Spiders Trim the Christmas Tree
A children's tale explains how small spiders assist in decorating a Christmas tree. Each spider's careful webwork adds glitter and color, turning the tree into a sparkling winter display.
Lithuanian Christmas Eve Table Spread Honors Bethlehem
Lithuanians lay straw on the Christmas Eve table to recall Bethlehem’s night. An unconsecrated wafer, symbolizing love harmony and goodwill, is shared by all family members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bethlehem
Gathering Pine Cones for Holiday Decoration
The article explains collecting pine cones for Christmas decor. It notes cones are plentiful during the season and outlines cleaning and drying steps before spraying with a shellac to preserve and brighten the appearance.
The Waits and Their Christmas Carols History
The waits began as court minstrels then ward watchmen and evolved into groups that traveled from home to home singing Christmas carols. They received small gifts or suppers in thanks for their efforts.
Norwegian Julafred: Six Months Before Christmas Traditions
Preparations for Christmas in Norway begin six months before December 24 with Julafred. The celebration lasts three weeks, marking a peaceful festive period in the Scandinavian country.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Norway
Quick Candy Making From Dried Fruit and Nuts
A compact guide to creating quick candies using dried fruits and nuts. Instructions cover grinding nuts with fruit, boosting moisture with juice or condensed milk, shaping into balls or sheets, and final coating with sugar coconut or chocolate.
Carving the Holiday Bird Step by Step
Guide to carving birds with hollow ground knives and a long blade roast slicer. Begin with the leg and wishbone placement, remove the leg, then cut off the wing, and slice breast meat in downward strokes toward the wing socket until one side is finished before repeating.
Christmas Cleanup During Package Opening
Cleaning up after opening Christmas packages can be a chore. Get two large bags, a good sized box, a place for scraps of paper, a area for ribbons and trim to keep, and a carton for throw away boxes.
Backyard Christmas Tree Erected as Bird Feeder
A homeowner converts the Christmas tree into a bird feeder after the holiday. Suet, popcorn, peanut butter and other morsels are tied to outer branches and a water pan is kept nearby to attract birds.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Lithuania
Gerry’s
Jim Sandsness
Gerry Etzold
Bob’s
Bob, Millie and
Darlene
Jennie Luttschwager
Vaughn Market
Babe Thomason
Larry VaUghn
Roy and
Marie VaUghn
Christman
Mal and
Norman Elsie, Tim, and
Jessie
Amrican Legion Club
McBride Land & Livestock Co
Glenn and
Louise
Ed Argenbrights
Ed Bergquists
Kellogg Insurance Agency
Hartford
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!