Mystery and History of the Christmas Tree Origins
A survey of the Christmas tree origins across cultures and eras. It traces claims from Egypt to Teutonic myths, notes Queen Victoria and Prince Albert's 1840 Windsor display, and discusses German, Druids, and Roman influences. It also covers mistletoe folklore, Epilepsy cures, and the kiss associated with the greenery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Egypt
Tess
Germany
England
France
Victorian
Prince Albert
J. Adair FozGerald
T. P's Weekly
Teutons
Vardrasil
Britain
Frederick
Victoria
Windsor
Druars
Albert
Paria
Ditchfeld
India
Manchester
Sweden
Teutzel
Saxony
Aussia
Wurtemberg
Thackeray
Dickens
Charles Dickens
Mila- Qenne
Ritain
British Isles
York
Hoder Almer
Halder
Angard
Freya
Balder
Europe
Great Britain
Forest of Dean
Etiquette for an Evening Reception and Table Names
A reader asks how to dress for a reception from 8:30 to 10. Gloves are removed at refreshments and re worn after. Place cards show the guest name and are kept or taken, often decorative as keepsakes. Plain inked cards suffice, occasionally with monograms and the date for special events.
Four Year Old Birthday Party and Wedding Attire
A reader asks for party ideas for a four year old including invitations and menu. Suggestions cover cocoa with whipped cream, marshmallows, whole wheat sandwiches, birthday cake and ice cream with peppermint kisses. A separate note discusses matron of honor attire for a simple evening wedding with travel attire and color guidance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atiowery
Proper Social Etiquette for Accepting Visiting Cards
Advice on replying to invitation cards. Use third person in replies and avoid using your own card. Accept or regret promptly, and make a call within the month.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Low
Nota
Bride etiquette on post ceremony attire and cards
A guidance note advises that a bride may not stay in her bridal robe for after ceremony meals or receptions and should change to traveling clothes before leaving the house. It also states that announcement cards should be engraved.
Baskets for Gasket Social and Youth Courtship Views
The piece discusses basket social ideas with suggestions for unique shapes and colors. It mentions dainty Japan made wicker baskets and crepe paper braided forms, noting army colors as appealing and encouraging choosing based on taste. A reader asks about harm in two boys kissing and about party calls and work.
Slapping as Beauty Therapy Gains French Followers
French beauty experts promote slapping and kneading the flesh as a kinder massage technique. The method aims to fill out tissue quickly, improve blood flow, and avoid skin drag, with instructions for self-application and cream absorption.
Colored Cape Ushers Bold Change in Boudoir Caps
A daring trend in boudoir caps features colored ribbons threaded through lace openings at the bottom of caps and caps of gayly colored linen with white lace. The shift contrasts with the traditional morning cap which favored white linen.
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Milady
Also Mentioned on This Page
Botticelli
National Gallery
London
Jane Fritz Ortwein
Woden
Austria
Salzburg
Nuremberg
Hungary
Hamintleton
Paradine
Eve
Adam
Wales
Christ
Iit
Carey
Tae
Plan
Redeemer
Jim
Alfred E. P. Stnymond Dowling
Mother Eve
Have
Arria Marcella
Gautier
Maldena
Audenta
St. John the Baptist
Jesus
E. P
Madame Merri
Madoage
Mme. Armand
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