In addition to working through everyday life, colonists developed a taste for celebration as they knew it in
the Old World. Dancing, gaming, and music became fast favorites. Money being rather tight for most
people, colonists also had to develop ways to decorate their homes for various celebrations. As a result,
the mixing of many ethnic traditions has lead to the holiday decoration and celebration that we all know
today. Some ideas are listed below.
Living History Foundation
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Traveling from Europe to the New World was by no means an easy prospect. By leaving Europe,
immigrants were leaving behind all of the “modern conveniences” they had come to know. As a result,
tradesmen and craftsmen were needed, new ways of doing old things had to be developed, and what was
once easily purchased had to be made by hand. Our ancestors were no slouches, they rose to the
challenges presented them and built, for us, a thriving country. Some of the different trades and crafts are
listed here along with links are for further research and/or instructions, to get you started on your own
Colonial Project.
Christmas
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In addition to working through everyday life, colonists
developed a taste for celebration as they knew it in the
Old World. Dancing, gaming, and music became fast
favorites. Money being rather tight for most people,
colonists also had to develop ways to decorate their
homes for various celebrations. As a result, the mixing
of many ethnic traditions has lead to the holiday
decoration and celebration that we all know today.
Some ideas are listed below.
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Twelfth Night
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Birth Night
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