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Dreaming of a White ChristmasBy Lynn Hamilton Well, you probably won't have one in Old Town San Diego, but you can step back in time and see how the holidays were celebrated in the 19th century. Once again the Whaley House will take on its holiday finery circa 1870's. The holiday committee is chaired this year by me and my daughter Michelle. Last year Linda Aurora Espino compiled a reference book of period Christmas celebrations and along with that we will be using a book entitled Merry Christmas! Celebrating America's Greatest Holiday by Karal Ann Marling, which is a personal favorite. We will compile the history of some favorite holiday traditions such as, gifts and their wrappings; cards; trees; decorations; and even store displays, (remember Thomas was a merchant) plus much more. Be sure to stop by and see how San Diego decorated before the advent of fake garlands and twinkle mini lights. Learn how gifts were wrapped before the glitzy papers of today. What were the gifts of the time? (I'll give you a hint; it wasn't computers, CD's or video games). We will also be preparing a book for your perusal detailing many traditions and when they took their place in history.
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2002 - Volume 33, Issue 4MORE FROM THIS ISSUE Volunteer Profile, Sandé Lollis Getting To Know Your San Diego Welcome New SOHO Board of Directors Latest on the Old Police Headquarters The Whaley House Junior Docent Program DOWNLOAD full magazine as pdf (3.1mb) |
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