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Newspaper
The Alma Record
Location
Alma, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Dec 13, 1917
Page
16
An old article traces a long family history of the Christmas pie, describing cultural and moral debates around Puritan fears and festive customs. It notes the pie often symbolized Advent and Christmas celebrations, with references to plum fillings and traditional holiday rituals across generations.
The excerpt recalls Christmas mornings during the Civil War years 1861 to 1865. Soldiers read aloud letters, shared stories of battles, cheered boxing and stage performances, and sang wartime songs after dinner.
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