Christmas Cards Of Long Ago Briefly Traced In U S History
The article notes Christmas cards began circa 1860 with simple postal cards mailed without envelopes. It cites two American and German cards: one shows children delivering gifts with a 1924 Troy postmark and Christmas Seal addressed to Miss Blanche Herrington of Averill Park, the other printed in Germany mailed to Miss Ruth Tanner in Elnora Saratoga County with a 1910 Schenectady postmark.
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Troy
Blanche Herrington
Averill Park
Germany
Schenectady
Ruth Tanner
Elnora
Saratoga County
Old Feast Ceremony Carried Out In Area Schools
A regional article recalls the medieval Christmas feast tradition featuring boar s head ceremonies. It mentions chiefs cooks bearing the decorated head, serving dishes, and historical legends linking boar head symbolism to Roman and Norman eras and a celebrated Lord of Chetwood.
Sunlamps Warned As Fine Yet Require Care
The American Medical Association cautions that a winter suntan from a sun lamp is possible but must be approached carefully. Experts warn about concentrated UV rays causing burns and skin cancer with long exposure. Keep lamps away from bathrooms and protect eyes with goggles.
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American Medical Association
Hoosac School Famed Boars Head Pageant Observed Since 1892
The Boar's Head and Yule-Log pageant at Hoosac School, a Tudor England reenactment, has been a yearly tradition since 1892. Founded by Rev. Edward Dudley Tibbits, the event features music by Frank C. Butcher and has drawn alumni such as Burgess Meredith.
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Hoosac School
Edward Dudley Tibbits
Hoosick
Manson
Tibbits
Tudor England
Yesteryear
Frank C. Butcher
Burgess Meredith
Hoosac
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