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100 Years Ago: A World War I Mother’s Day
One hundred years ago Mother’s Day was celebrated on May 12, 1918 in New Hampshire. Two days before the Portsmouth Herald newspaper announced: “Sunday is Mother’s Day. Carnations Will Be Worn in Honor or Memory of Her That Day.” The … Continue reading
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New Hampshire in WWI: Changes in Mourning Customs
Even before World War I the customs of mourning were changing. More of the seriously ill were dying in hospitals rather than at home. Undertakers (then called) were taking the place of home-based wake preparations. When the influenza pandemic struck, … Continue reading
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A 2016 New Hampshire Valentine’s Day Compilation
In earlier days of New Hampshire’s history, Valentines Day was held in higher regard. There were poems to compose, sweet gifts to distribute, and rituals to perform. Today the day seems much more commercialized. In 1851 your shopping list for … Continue reading
New Hampshire Tidbits: Easter Traditions Past and Present
Easter has always been a holiday celebrated with great enthusiasm in my family. Part of it was due to their Catholic tradition–after the long Lenten season it was time to celebrate. But honestly, after a long New England winter, wearing … Continue reading
New Hampshire’s Old Time Christmas Traditions and Decorations
In New Hampshire’s early days, Christmas was celebrated in a much quieter and sedate manner. The early New England immigrants were stern opponents of what we consider today to be our usual Christmas pastimes. Even up until the 1870s Christmas … Continue reading