Thanks to everyone who came out for this year’s Old Fashioned Christmas! We had a lovely evening of holiday history, talking about the introduction of traditions such as Santa Claus, Christmas trees, and Christmas cards, with a display of century-old Christmas cards courtesy of Carolyn Kanouse. Cookies and punch were enjoyed, and visitors stayed after to look at the exhibits in the Meeting House.
We hope to see you next year!
![FTHS board members Susie Smale and Carolyn Kanouse](https://www.fths.org/storage/2023/12/20231210_174648-scaled.jpg)
![FTHS board members Diane Hawk, Susan Smale, and Alena Van Arendonk](https://www.fths.org/storage/2023/12/20231210_175800-1-scaled.jpg)
![FTHS president Nancy VanArendonk speaking](https://www.fths.org/storage/2023/12/20231210_180212.jpg)
![FTHS board member Arvine Tolle reads the Christmas story from Luke 2](https://www.fths.org/storage/2023/12/20231210_181614-1-scaled.jpg)
![Visitors sing Christmas carols](https://www.fths.org/storage/2023/12/20231210_182852-2-scaled.jpg)
![FTHS board member Alena Van Arendonk reads A Visit From St. Nicholas](https://www.fths.org/storage/2023/12/20231210_184212-1-scaled.jpg)
![Victorian Christmas cards](https://www.fths.org/storage/2023/12/20231210_180415-scaled.jpg)