Christmas Toys From Olden Times Stir Memories
A feature recalls 1880s Christmas in Old Sturbridge Village Massachusetts with child-made wooden toys and tin wares reflecting Puritan restraint and enduring tastes. It contrasts two holiday stories where Santa myths meet humble gifts, culminating in a scene of a puppy Christmas surprise and the village’s toy collection.
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Christmas Day Joy From Francine Price's Poem
Poem recounts a family Christmas where each child receives a named present and happiness fills the day. The mother endures chores but remains joyful in her own poetic way, reflecting on the holiday's warmth and family delight.
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Kathy
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Ellen Spencer
Francine Price
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