Category Archives: Christmas

York Christmas Fair Inspires Winterthur Exhibit

Posted on December 13, 2011 by june lloyd

Touring the wonderful Christmas displays at Winterthur Museum has become part of my annual holiday celebration. I was thrilled Sunday to hear the Winterthur guide tell us that the very first area we were touring this year was based on … Continue reading →

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What Is a Blue Dyer?

Posted on March 6, 2011 by june lloyd

The Lewis Miller drawing above is often seen around Christmas. It is said to be one of the first known American depictions of a Christmas tree. As with many of Miller’s illustrations of York County Life in the first half … Continue reading →

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Goodridge of York Helped Popularize Christmas Trees in 1840

Posted on December 24, 2008 by june lloyd

William Goodridge’s advertisement of the public display of a Christmas tree in 1840, fairly rare for that time, has often been repeated at this time of year. In the hope of adding a new twist, I did an internet search … Continue reading →

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Goodridge Advertises Gifts for York Shoppers

Posted on December 23, 2008 by june lloyd

We are bombarded with ads today for Christmas gifts, in print, on television and online. In 1840 York county residents managed to get their shopping, which was much sparser than ours, done with few ads to entice them. Still, York … Continue reading →

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York Moravian Christmases

Posted on December 19, 2007 by june lloyd

Lewis Miller Drawing of a York County Pennsylvania German Christmas Tree In December 1867, the Gazette reported: “FESTIVAL– The Moravians are now holding a festival at Washington Hall for the benefit of their new church. They have the largest and … Continue reading →

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