EPISODE · Dec 12, 2007 · 8 MIN

Christmas in the 1870s

from A Kansas Memory: The Kansas Historical Society Library and Archives Podcast · host Pat Michaelis

Harriet Adams wrote about her memories of the Christmas when she was seven years old. This story conveys her anticipation of this holiday in a delightful way. She outlines the families various traditions through her childhood eyes including the family Christmas tree, the reading of "Twas the night before Christmas," and her concern that Santa could not get down their chimney. This reminiscence is part of the Lilla Day Monroe Collection of Pioneer Stories.

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