Four Centuries Of Christmas In New England

When:
Wednesday, Dec 01, 2021 5:30p -
6:30p

Where:
Online event
1154 Boylston Street
Boston, MA 02215

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Admission:
FREE

Categories:
History, Virtual & Streaming

Event website:
http://www.masshist.org/events/four-centuries-christmas-new-england

This lecture traces the development of the celebration of Christmas from the time it was outlawed in 17th Century New England through the beginning of the 21st Century. Many of the customs which we take for granted as part of the current celebrations are actually a product of more recent history. This program will look at how Christmas was transformed from a rowdy celebration into a family centered event. Among the topics discussed are how the Christmas Tree became popular, halls were decked, and how Santa Clause came to town.

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01/12/2021 17:30:00 01/12/2021 18:30:00 America/New_York Four Centuries Of Christmas In New England This lecture traces the development of the celebration of Christmas from the time it was outlawed in 17th Century New England through the beginning of the 21st Century. Many of the customs which we... Massachusetts Historical Society, Boston, MA 02215 false DD/MM/YYYY