We had no correct answers for our December’s What Is It. The object is a miniature carved soap or soapstone placed under a magnifying glass. The man is dressed in a military uniform. When viewed it is amazing to see the details. This two-part paperweight is a relief of the Duke of Wellington in pinchbeck alloy (an alloy of copper […]
The 64th Annual Georgetown Christmas Market —The First Two Weekends in December — December 7th & 8th and December 14th & 15th Come celebrate the Yuletide Season in Historic Georgetown: * Outdoor European Marketplace * Alpine Biergarten at Rue de Noël * Christmas Alley (New this year!) * FREE Holiday Entertainment * FREE Parking Shuttles * * Hot Roasted Chestnuts […]
By Maureen Timm Nothing can match the fantasy of a Christmas tree glowing with old glass globes and whimsical glass figures, reflecting the brilliance of the Christmas tree lights. The first recorded account of a decorated Christmas tree is found in a Strasburg, Germany manuscript dated 1605 which reads: “They set up fir trees in the parlors…and hung upon them […]
By Starrlette L. Howard History lends itself to the charm of Christmases today. The legends, the traditions, and the roots of an American celebration arouse the curiosity and kindle the heart with its own kind of magic! Come with me to a Colonial Christmas at Williamsburg, Virginia. You’ll find a Christmas charm there that will never be forgotten. The Historic […]
By Henry J. Pratt Young children to adults in their golden years know all about that legendary HO-HO-HO bringer of Christmas gifts—Santa Claus. Though he’s almost totally an American creation, Santa’s roots come from many countries and go back far in time. Santa is now a universal character, loved by men, women and children the world over. His name is […]
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