Keywords: Holidays
Item 63064
Mike Holmes describes Fourth of July on Swan's Island during the 1950s
Contributed by: Swan's Island Historical Society Date: circa 1950 Location: Swan's Island Media: Mp3
Item 6890
Contributed by: Maine Historical Society Date: 1898 Media: Oil on canvas or board
Item 109317
Holiday Health & Racquet Club, Bangor, ca. 1972
Contributed by: Maine Historical Society Date: circa 1972 Location: Bangor Client: Holiday Health & Racquet Club Architect: Eaton W. Tarbell
Item 109339
Erin Corporate Office alterations to Holiday Inn East, Bangor, 1987
Contributed by: Maine Historical Society Date: 1987 Location: Bangor Client: Erin Architect: Eaton W. Tarbell
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.
Site Page
Swan's Island: Six miles east of ordinary - Holiday Events
"Holiday Events Warmer weather combined with national or local holidays brought islanders together for celebrations."
Site Page
Scarborough: They Called It Owascoag - A Look Inside the Classroom Over Time - Page 4 of 4
"Holidays were sometimes celebrated by a party during school, study of the history of a certain holiday, or a performance. Gifts were often exchanged."
Story
Rachel Tourigny: Richness of growing up in a big, "poor" family
by Biddeford Cultural & Heritage Center
A most vivid and heartwarming account of life during a simpler time
Story
Bull Moose
by Chris Brown
The history of Bull Moose Music, one of Maine's favorite music stores
