Memorable Metis: Matilda Davis
Did you know that there is another historic home just South of the St. Andrews Rectory along the River Road? It’s true! Twin Oaks is a privately owned National Historic …
Christmas Card Customs
Did you receive a Christmas card this year? While the hundreds of greeting cards lining store shelves year round may seem like a modern invention, Christmas cards have been sent between friends and family for nearly two centuries.
A Taste of Christmas
What do the holidays taste like to you? Sweet gingerbread? Spiced egg-nog? Honey and clove ham? Food traditions are vital parts of community and family life. Beyond nourishing simply our …
Christmas 1914-1918
While every holiday season is unique, shared traditions bring a sense of wellness and nostalgia. In tumultuous times, holiday traditions take on special significance as they shore up additional feelings …
Holiday Season at Mapleton School
Today we read about hand-made skiis, sewing kits ordered from Eaton’s, and a school room transformed into a fairyland. Enjoy R. Magnusson’s memories of Christmas at Mapleton School in the …