The Snow Brigade. By Marian Loder. (A winter drill for a dozen boys—in overcoats, earcaps, bright-colored mufflers, mittens, etc. Each carries a big snow-shovel. The …
Christmas Bell Drill for Children
A Christmas-bell Drill. By Ella M. Powers. (This drill may be given by eight little girls provided with wands. At the top of each wand …
Old Santa Claus Song
Old Santa Claus. By M. Nora Boylan. (To be sung to the tune of “Yankee Doodle.” The verses may be given by a single voice, …
Time for Santa Claus Song
By M. Nora Boylan. (To be sung to the tune of ” Ta-ra-ra, boom-de-ay.) Now’s the time for Santa Claus; Christmas comes with loud huzzas. …
Straw Decorated Christmas Tree
Only a perfect specimen of balsam fir will be worthy to bear upon its branches the fragile perfection of the straw figures that come to …
Palmetto Christmas Tree
Why not follow the custom of the ancients and make use of the design qualities of the Palmetto? For this highly stylized tree, take seven …
Palm Tree for Christmas
Could there be a more suitable material to use for a Christmas tree than palm branches, which have symbolized victory and rejoicing from the time …
Topiary Christmas Tree
Why not create a smart gem of a tree based on the topiary art of ornamental gardening where trees are trimmed into fancy shapes of …
Christmas Tree for the Birds
Image by Getty Images via @daylife The people of Norway and Sweden have for centuries observed the quaint custom of preparing a Christmas tree for …
Christmas Traditions from Around the World
Each culture has their own set of Christmas Traditions that were started long ago. You can learn about them at our other website – www.VintageChristmasIdeas.com.