Fireplace Roles in Yale Festivity Through the Ages
The article traces the fireplace from ancient times to modern homes, noting 1066 as the birth of the firebox chimney layout and 1419 London bans wooden fires. It details tile adoption, Dutch influence after 1609, and English and colonial tile artistry, ending with today’s wide ceramic tile options and Santa’s arrival through the chimney.
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Green Christmas roots in ancient rites and legends
A historical look at evergreen decor and festive symbols. Holly and ivy once signified gender roles, rosemary linked to memory and Christmas, and mistletoe supposedly brought luck or misfortune. The piece notes Candlemas timing and Shakespearean references in the evolving Christmas tradition.
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