Keywords: Santa Claus
Item 10658
Governor Brennan and Santa Claus, Augusta, 1979
Contributed by: Maine Historical Society Date: 1979-12-18 Location: Augusta Media: Photographic print
Item 18345
Santa Claus headquarters, Portland, 1926
Contributed by: Maine Historical Society/MaineToday Media Date: 1926 Location: Portland Media: Glass Negative
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.
Exhibit
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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Life on a Tidal River - Bass Park: A History of Fillies, Fame, and Fun
"… Gene Autry, the famous singer of Here Comes Santa Claus, Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer, and many others, largely country songs, appeared at the…"
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Mantor Library, University of Maine Farmington
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