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Chatham Historical Society Presents

"Origin of Christmas Traditions"

CHATHAM HISTORICAL SOCIETY PRESENTS “ORIGIN OF CHRISTMAS TRADITIONS”

Just in time for the holiday season – Chatham Historical Society’s fall program features “Origin of Christmas Traditions” presented by author, photographer, and musician Kevin Woyce. The event will take place at the Library of the Chathams on Sunday, November 11, 2018 at 3PM. It is expected to run about an hour.

In this new, joyous historical slideshow, Mr. Woyce includes original photographs, vintage images, and live music. The program explores favorite Christmas Traditions, from the First Christmas to "A Christmas Carol," "White Christmas," and the Rockefeller Center Christmas Tree.

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Mr. Woyce will also explain how historical figures ranging from Saint Nicholas, Martin Luther, and Queen Victoria to Charles Dickens and Thomas Nast helped shape the way we celebrate the Christmas Season.

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