Germany is credited for starting the Christmas tree tradition in the 16th century when Christians brought decorated trees into their homes. During the early to mid 1800s, many Americans thought Christmas trees as strange, considering them unacceptable. However, German settlers…
Category: Blasts from the Past!
Eight Days of Hanukkah
Today is the last day of Hanukkah and although this celebration may look different this year, it is important to honor its tradition. As mentioned in this article in December 15, 1911 Newark Evening Star and Newark Advertiser, Hanukkah is…
So Many Toys!
Marionettes are mysterious toys, made to awaken artistic expression in adults and children alike. This article featured in January 22, 1921 Perth Amboy Evening News discusses the appeal of marionette puppets. For example, when comparing a production of Alice in…