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Christmas in New England: The Real StoryRead the article this discussion is about
This archived discussion is "read only". « Previous 1 2 3 4 Next » » scuba_steve - Christmas Tina,This is a wonderful article. I never realized that the celebration of Christmas as we know it today was so frowned upon in parts of the U.S. until as recently as the mid to late 19th century. I also enjoyed learning about the origins of some of the Christmas traditions that are popular today in the U.S. (wreaths, candles, cut Christmas trees). An interesting, well written, and informative article. Thanks for sharing this information with us! -- posted by scuba_steve » Fort_Spunky - Re: Christmas In response to message posted by scuba_steve:Tina, I always learn something when I visit your site. This was such an interesting article. I, too, was surprised at how recently Christmas celebrations became a part of American life. I think life must have been very hard back then. They probably could have used a little Christmas "right that very minute." May we all count our blessings this Christmas and enjoy family, friends, and our little furry friends this season. Merry Christmas to you, Tina, and to your family, too. Hope your holiday is the best. Linda -- posted by Fort_Spunky » Tina_Coruth - Re: Christmas Past In response to message posted by JButler:Hi Joy, I think you are correct. The Puritans would be horrified to see all the spending, going, and eating we do these days!! Thank you for stopping by and posting.  Happy Holidays! -- posted by Tina_Coruth » Maryel - A Revelation Thanks Tina for an intereting article. Have a wonderful Christmas and New Year MEDo you like Christmas tales? Click Here Six Dogs named Rex .
-- posted by Maryel » Red - Christmas... Tina,I'm sorry that I was so long getting over to read this article. I found it both informative and interesting. Thank you for putting it together for us. I want to extend wishes for a safe and Merry Christmas to you and your family, as well as your readers. May you be richly blessed with love, laughter, good friends and lots of food. -- posted by Red » grimaceb - Nice article, as always! An Act To Prevent And Punish Disorders Usually Committed On The Twenty Fifth Day Of December Commonly Called Christmas-Day The Evening Preceeding & Following Said Day And To Prevent Other Irregularities Committed At Other Times
-- posted by grimaceb » Tina_Coruth - Re: Ba Humbug In response to message posted by Dubh_Sidhe:Hi Lee, I'm glad we New Englanders finally saw the light and shed our Bah Humbug spirit! Thank you, I'm glad you enjoyed the article and I'm glad you stopped by. Merry Christmas!! -- posted by Tina_Coruth » Tina_Coruth - Re: bah humbug In response to message posted by pamela_saint:Hi Pamela, That's it -- we can blame any bah humbug feelings on those long ago relatives! Although, you might have a more difficult time doing that. The Puritans thought that the British were too wild with their singing, dancing, imbibing "spirits," and generally carrying on at Christmas!!! LOL Hopefully any bah humbug feelings won't last too long! Happy Holidays!!! -- posted by Tina_Coruth » Tina_Coruth - Re: Christmas In response to message posted by scuba_steve:Hi Steve, Thank you for your kind words. When I was looking for a Christmas subject to write about, I was surprised to learn about the attitudes of the Puritans toward Christmas. I had no idea! That is one thing I really enjoy about writing -- I'm always learning something new! Happy Holidays! -- posted by Tina_Coruth « Previous 1 2 3 4 Next » Please follow the guidelines set forth in the Suite101 Posting Etiquette when adding to the discussion. |
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