Keywords: Christmas tree
Item 26924
Harvesting the 1959 National Christmas Tree, Presque Isle, 1959
Contributed by: Presque Isle Historical Society Date: 1959 Location: Presque Isle Media: Photographic print
Item 26958
Christmas tree frame work, Presque Isle, 1959
Contributed by: Presque Isle Historical Society Date: 1959 Location: Presque Isle Media: Photographic print
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
Presque Isle: The Star City - National Community Christmas Tree - 1959
"Crane is attached to National Christmas Tree, Presque Isle, 1959Presque Isle Historical Society Once the tree is cut, it is delicately and carefully…"
Site Page
Presque Isle: The Star City - Working in Maine
"… and has twelve acres of land that he cuts for firewood. He enjoys gardening and has his own Christmas tree farm where he grows 700 trees a year."
Story
Growing up DownEast
by Darrin MC Mclellan
Stories of growing up Downeast
Story
A Maine Family's story of being Prisoners of War in Manila
by Nicki Griffin
As a child, born after the war, I would hear these stories - glad they were finally written down
