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My History Fix

the Fun Side of History!

HOLIDAYS

High on the list of things rich with history: holiday traditions! Why are red and green traditional Christmas colors?
What might an early Fourth of July buffet have looked like? What is Thanksgiving really about? Find out why we celebrate the way do…

15th Dec 2016BEFORE CHRISTMAS

Categories: HolidaysTags: Akitu, christmas, New Year, Rome, Santa Claus, Saturnalia, Sumeria, victorian, Viking, Yol

BEFORE CHRISTMAS

31st Dec 2015NEW YEAR’S IN NYC…BACK IN THE DAY

Categories: HolidaysTags: holiday celebration, holiday traditions, new years, new york city, victorian

NEW YEAR’S IN NYC…BACK IN THE DAY

19th Dec 2015CHRISTMAS PAST

Categories: HolidaysTags: christmas, christmas colors, christmas past, christmas tree, punch recipe, red & green, vintage christmas

CHRISTMAS PAST

24th Nov 2015IT’S THANKSGIVING!

Categories: Books on My Shelf, HolidaysTags: pilgrims, puritans, Thanksgiving, Thanksgiving dinner, Thanksgiving history, turkey

IT’S THANKSGIVING!

26th Dec 2014VINTAGE TOYS: THOSE GHOSTS OF CHRISTMAS PAST

Categories: HolidaysTags: 20th century, children, christmas, christmas gifts, fun, play, toys, vintage toys

VINTAGE TOYS: THOSE GHOSTS OF CHRISTMAS PAST

12th Dec 2014CHRISTMAS CARDS: HOLIDAY ART

Categories: HolidaysTags: christmas cards, christmas history, christmas season, chromolithograph, holidays, louis prang

CHRISTMAS CARDS: HOLIDAY ART

28th Nov 2014BLACK FRIDAY

Categories: HolidaysTags: black friday, christmas season, family, holidays, shopping, traditions

BLACK FRIDAY

4th Jul 2014JULY 4TH EATS…CIRCA 1776

Categories: Food, HolidaysTags: 4th of july, colonial times, Food

JULY 4TH EATS…CIRCA 1776

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The forced opportunity to drive slowly on the way The forced opportunity to drive slowly on the way home from work yesterday brought out the gratitude I feel for living in this beautiful city. The last few years have been challenging, but moments like this are priceless. Beacon Street to the Riverway is always scenic, but the snowfall was breathtaking! This was the only chance I had for a safe snap, and I just had to document the moment. #mansardmonday #victorian #architecture #snow #urban #boston #backbay #grateful
Walking that tight rope forward! Wishing health, p Walking that tight rope forward! Wishing health, prosperity and peace to all in 2021! ✨ #vintage #newyearbaby #happynewyear #greetingcards
Merry Christmas everyone! 🎄 This is a small por Merry Christmas everyone! 🎄 This is a small portion of my vintage Christmas collection. The tall gold angel is my childhood tree topper❤️ #vintage #vintagechristmas #christmas #elves #angels
Happy Thanksgiving! This sweet little pin was made Happy Thanksgiving! This sweet little pin was made by Hallmark c. 1976. I was happy to find it, as I had one as a child! It’s nestled in a bracelet made of dimes. Both can be found—along with many other treasures— @thoreaulyantiques in Concord, MA. #vintage #thanksgiving #jewelry
Boston’s South End, from a walk a few weeks back Boston’s South End, from a walk a few weeks back. #boston #architecture #masonry #cityphotography #southendboston
This sweet vase is one of my favorite finds— @th This sweet vase is one of my favorite finds— @thoreaulyantiques ❤️ #vintage #antique #vases #artdeco
My cat and her namesake.❤️❤️❤️ #cat #c My cat and her namesake.❤️❤️❤️ #cat #catsofinstagram #rosemaryclooney #bookstagram @mimi.clooney.trixie
HOW COOL IS THIS AD? ❤️❤️❤️ c. 1903 Li HOW COOL IS THIS AD? ❤️❤️❤️ c. 1903 Life Magazine.
#automotive #advertising #vintage #vintagecars #vintageadvertising #antique
Looking for some stability. Found this great ancho Looking for some stability. Found this great anchor knocker in Beacon Hill the other day. ❤️ #beaconhill #boston #anchor #architecture #frontdoor #decor
#blackouttuesday #blackouttuesday
Driving down an empty downtown Boston street today Driving down an empty downtown Boston street today, I took the opportunity to slam on the brakes, pull over and snap this gem in all its Deco glory!❤️ #artdeco #architecture #details #boston #design
Looking around at things with fresh eyes. I hope a Looking around at things with fresh eyes. I hope all is well with you! #books #bookstagram #antiques #artdeco #bookends #penguins #vintage #green #collection
Whenever I visit #newportri I have to see the #new Whenever I visit #newportri I have to see the #newporttower — what an amazing structure! #architecture #ancient #masonry #archeoastronomy #vibes ❤️
Happy 2020 to all!!! I am very much looking forwar Happy 2020 to all!!! I am very much looking forward to a new decade full of creativity, fulfillment and good health. This mosaic I made reminds me of being in Flow (as I was when making it) and I expect to feel more of that in the coming year and beyond. Best wishes and Happy New Year! 🎆 #2020 #happynewyear #freshstart #flow #mosaic #create #getitdone
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