Colonial Christmas Had No Trees Cards or Santa Claus
A look at how Christmas differed across colonies in 1776. Puritans barred it, Quakers and Presbyterians largely ignored it, Virginia observed a holy day with feasts, Dutch and German homes celebrated on Dec. 5, Moravians in Old Salem held love feasts, and Hessian troops at Trenton faced Washington’s disruption. Overarching note on 45 million trees used annually.
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America
General Court
Massachusetts
Church of England
St. Nicholas
Pelsnickel
Virginia
Old Salem
Mass
Christ
Louisiana
Missouri
Holidays Bring Out the Devil's Classmates
A humorous essay portrays the Devil's Classmates who pressure dieters during holidays. The narrator lists a parade of well meaning relatives and friends urging more food and criticizing weight, while resisting their tricks with wit and self awareness.
Wake Robin Christmas Luncheon Hosted by Mrs Clyde Vaughn
Members of the Wake Robin Garden Club held their annual Christmas luncheon at the home of Mrs. Clyde Vaughn 1119 Forest Hill Drive. Associate hostesses were Mrs Purcell Kinsey and Mrs R G Griffith. Mrs C J Rountree sang three selections and reservations for the Wake Robin Charleston Tour on March 29 31 were accepted.
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Wake Robin Garden Club
Clyde Vaughn
Forest Hill Dr
Purcell Kinsey
R. G. Griffith
Frank Dozier
Louis Cartier Diamond Celebrates Paris Jewelers Century
A flawless 107.07 carat diamond named Louis Cartier marks the hundredth anniversary of the famed Paris jeweler. The gem, discovered in South Africa two years ago, is insured for 5 million dollars and recently reached its perfected state.
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Louis Cartier
Paris
South Africa
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George Washington
Wit's End
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Wanda
Fern
California
Mary
Louvre Museum
By Erma Bombeck
Wake Robin Club
Santa’s
Action Radio
Vette
Electronic Mart
Magnavox
N. Main
College Village Shopping Center
Fairfield Plaza
Ainspring
Flash Mens
City of
David
Christ the Lord
The
Churches of the Central Baptist Association
Albertson Road
Allen Jay Archdale
Brentwood
Cloverdale
College Heights Conrad Memorial
Emerywood
English Road
Fairmont Park Friendly
Gorrell
Green Street
High Point, First
Hillcrest
Hilliard Memorial
Hillsville
Jamestown, First
Lexington Avenue
North Main Street
Oak Grove
Oak View Parkwood
Trinity Grimes Ave
West End
Association
Steele ST
Beck
Westchester Mall
Jexian
Tex-Tan
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