History Proves It Yule Season Is Always Memorable
A look at Christmas past shows major events and notable moments tied to the season. From beliefs of freedom to celebrate in Italy in 400 A D and St Francis setting up the crib in 1223, to Columbus in 1492 and Mayflower landing in 1620, with the Treaty of Ghent in 1814 and Verdi's Aida premier in 1871, the holidays illuminate history.
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St. Francis of Assisi
Grecchio
Italy
Plymouth Rock
Christmas Tree Dryness Tips From Liberty Mutual
Liberty Mutual warns that Christmas tree fires spread quickly and urges ensuring all family members are out and the fire department is called before attempting to extinguish a fire. To test dryness, shake the tree vigorously and bend branches. snapping needles indicate excessive dryness.
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Liberty Mutual Insurance Companies
Danish Christmas Eve Dinner Porridge Hidden Almond
A Danish Christmas Eve meal centers on rice porridge containing a magic almond. The finder wins good luck and perhaps a prize, a tradition shared in festive family gatherings.
Letters to Santa from Todd Holm and others
A collection of handwritten Christmas requests from children asking Santa for toys and gifts. Names include Todd Holm Timmerman Micheal Steege and Timmy Everding with mentions of a doll football helmet Gumby Batmobile creepy crawlers pellet gun erector set fire truck and model horse.
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Santa
Todd Holm
P. S
Brother
Micheal
Holiday Wish List From Ellie Ducker In Tripoli
Ellie Ducker of Tripoli Iowa writes a festive note detailing her hoped for gifts including Baby Magic Suzy Homemaker a sewing machine and Baby Secret. She signs wishing readers a good trip and season.
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Santa
Ellie
Also Mentioned on This Page
Yesteryear
England
Arthur
Christopher Columbus
New World
Haiti
Jacques Cartier
Quebec
George Washington
Delaware
George III
Ghent
U. S
Great Britain
Egypt
Lisa
David Timmerman
Yours Truly, Timmy Everding
Dear Santa
Micheal Steege
Brian
Tripoli
Iowa
Friend
Ellie Ducker
Elaine
Norma
Margaret
Wanda
Marlene
Wehling
Radio & TV
Readlyn
Sud
Joe Dorn
Waterloo
Horton, Iowa
Milton
Wendall
Herbert E. and
Elvera Blume
Colburn Feed Mill
Dave
Daisy
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!