Category: Public Events & Celebrations, Holidays, Christmas
Item 7441
Freeman family Christmas, Saco, 1909
Contributed by: Maine Historical Society Date: 1909-12-25 Location: Portland Media: Photo negative
Item 8565
Susy's Christmas illustration, 1865
Contributed by: Maine Historical Society Date: 1865 Media: Ink on paper
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.
Exhibit
Christmas, a Christian holiday observed by many Mainers, has a very public, seasonal face that makes it visible to those of all beliefs.
