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Item 14715

Pike Cottage Boys Making Pies, Fairfield, ca. 1954

Contributed by: L.C. Bates Museum / Good Will-Hinckley Homes Date: circa 1954 Location: Fairfield Media: Photographic print

Item 69689

Home Ec Christmas, Farmington State Teachers College, 1957

Contributed by: Mantor Library at UMF Date: 1957 Location: Farmington Media: Photographic print

Item 26188

Vacation Cottages at Camp Ellis, ca. 1880

Contributed by: Dyer Library/Saco Museum Date: circa 1880 Location: Saco Media: Photographic print

Online Exhibits

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The Public Face of Christmas

Christmas, a Christian holiday observed by many Mainers, has a very public, seasonal face that makes it visible to those of all beliefs.

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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.

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Skowhegan Doughboys in France, WWI, France, 1918

Great War and Armistice Day

In 1954, November 11 became known as Veterans Day, a time to honor American veterans of all wars. The holiday originated, however, as a way to memorialize the end of World War I, November 11, 1918, and to "perpetuate peace through good will and mutual understanding between nations." Mainers were involved in World War I as soldiers, nurses, and workers on the homefront aiding the military effort.

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Scarborough: They Called It Owascoag - A Look Inside the Classroom Over Time - Page 4 of 4

"Holidays were sometimes celebrated by a party during school, study of the history of a certain holiday, or a performance. Gifts were often exchanged."

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Thomaston Historical Society

View collections, facts, and contact information for this Contributing Partner.

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Highlighting Historical Hampden - Bob's Bears

"But their little holiday was soon interrupted by one of the officials from the Hampden Water Department who came out and explained that this was the…"