Keywords: Christmas decorations
Item 26924
Harvesting the 1959 National Christmas Tree, Presque Isle, 1959
Contributed by: Presque Isle Historical Society Date: 1959 Location: Presque Isle Media: Photographic print
Item 26957
Shipping the Christmas tree, Presque Isle, 1959
Contributed by: Presque Isle Historical Society Date: 1959 Location: Presque Isle Media: Photographic print
Exhibit
Christmas, a Christian holiday observed by many Mainers, has a very public, seasonal face that makes it visible to those of all beliefs.
Exhibit
Evergreens and a Jolly Old Elf
Santa Claus and evergreens have been common December additions to homes, schools, businesses, and other public places to America since the mid nineteenth century. They are two symbols of the Christian holiday of Christmas whose origins are unrelated to the religious meaning of the day.
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Presque Isle: The Star City - Christmas decorations, Presque Isle, ca. 1950
"Christmas decorations, Presque Isle, ca. 1950 Contributed by Presque Isle Fire Department Description The photograph was taken in December…"
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Presque Isle: The Star City - National Community Christmas Tree - 1959
"The Executive Director of the Christmas Pageant of Peace, Clarence Arata, notified the Presque Isle Chamber of Commerce on March 20, 1958 that the…"