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Happy St. Patrick’s Day 2014

Posted on 17 March, 2014 by Janice Brown

May you always have walls for the winds, a roof for the rain, tea beside the fire, laughter to cheer you, those you love near you, and all your heart might desire. – New Hampshire’s Irish Myths and Legends – … Continue reading →

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Valentine’s Day in New Hampshire, 1872

Posted on 14 February, 2014 by Janice Brown

Farmer’s Cabinet (Amherst NH) Vol 70, Issue 31, Page 2; Wednesday, February 14, 1872 To day, (the 14th) is known in the calendar as St. Valentine’s Day. Many believe St. Valentine a myth like Santa Claus; but this is an … Continue reading →

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Christmas Doings – Portsmouth NH of 1876

Posted on 10 December, 2013 by Janice Brown

Christmas passes off very quietly here. The break of day was ushered in by the English carolers, who favored the waking residents with their music, while the Kearsarge Fife and Drum Band serenaded many citizens with some equally choice music. … Continue reading →

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“Thanksgiving in the Olden Time”: An 1876 Sermon Published in the New Hampshire Sentinel

Posted on 28 November, 2013 by Janice Brown

Anybody born out of New England cannot have the true flavor of New England in his mouth, and it is to the happy saints, born in New England, that I address myself this morning, not forbidding others to catch the … Continue reading →

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New Hampshire’s Thanksgiving Recipes from 1889

Posted on 16 November, 2013 by Janice Brown

The New Hampshire newspapers of old were a great resource for women to share their special family recipes.  In 1889 the following are gleaned for your enjoyment.  [Editor’s note and disclaimer: Please repeat these recipes at your own risk, I … Continue reading →

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