Christmas 1776 Posted: Friday, December 12, 2025 by Susan K. Smith For our first American Christmas in 1776, we got a priceless present from our founding fathers and mothers - Freedom! More..
Carolling Posted: Monday, December 1, 2025 by Peter Jessop Some tidbits on carols. More..
Your Gift Posted: Thursday, November 20, 2025 by La Belle Rouge Poetess Of The Heart Give Yourself A Gift More..
Antebellum Black Christmas Posted: Wednesday, September 25, 2024 by Dave Tabler Antebellum Delaware: Christmas highlighted stark contrasts between free and enslaved Black experiences, with churches, family, and hope for freedom shaping holiday traditions. More..
Delaware’s Hispanic Christmas Traditions Posted: Thursday, September 12, 2024 by Dave Tabler Delaware's growing Hispanic population enriches the state with vibrant Christmas traditions from Mexico, Guatemala, and Puerto Rico, blending Catholic faith and cultural customs. More..
Kwanzaa’s Impact on Delaware’s Black Community Posted: Wednesday, September 11, 2024 by Dave Tabler Kwanzaa in Delaware: A unique holiday tradition rooted in African American heritage, blending seamlessly with existing celebrations while emphasizing community and cultural identity. More..
The Feast of the Seven Fishes Posted: Tuesday, September 10, 2024 by Dave Tabler Delaware's Italian families carry on the Feast of Seven Fishes, adapting Southern Italian Christmas Eve traditions with local seafood and modern twists. More..
The Poinsettia Moves From Mexican Legend to Delaware Tradition Posted: Monday, September 9, 2024 by Dave Tabler Trace the poinsettia''s journey from Mexican legend to Delaware tradition, exploring its rich history, cultural significance, and enduring holiday appeal. More..
Delaware’s Evolving Christmas Lovefeast Tradition Posted: Friday, September 6, 2024 by Dave Tabler Explore how the Moravian lovefeast, a Christmas tradition of shared food and hymns, was embraced and adapted by Methodist and Presbyterian churches in Delaware. More..
Mummers in Delaware Posted: Thursday, September 5, 2024 by Dave Tabler Tracing Delaware's mummer tradition from colonial controversy to Halloween parades, and its modern revival in Middletown's satirical Hummers Parade. More..
The Romance of Mistletoe Posted: Tuesday, September 3, 2024 by Dave Tabler Delaware's dangerous mistletoe trade, from the 1800s to early 1900s, saw rural workers risk their lives harvesting the plant for holiday traditions and profit. More..
Three Centuries of Yuletide Mischief Posted: Monday, September 2, 2024 by Dave Tabler Delaware's Christmas history reveals a darker side: from colonial raids to schoolboy pranks and racially charged thefts, three centuries of holiday mischief unfold. More..
Anglican Christmas Traditions in Colonial Delaware Posted: Sunday, September 1, 2024 by Dave Tabler Colonial Delaware's Anglican Christmas blended English traditions with frontier life, featuring evergreen-decked churches, festive feasts, and social gatherings, shaping enduring holiday customs. More..
Germany’s Gift to Holiday Cheer Posted: Thursday, August 29, 2024 by Dave Tabler Explore how German Christmas traditions enriched Delaware's holiday celebrations, from festive foods to beloved customs, shaping the state's unique yuletide spirit. More..
Deck the Halls with Delaware Holly Posted: Wednesday, August 28, 2024 by Dave Tabler Delaware's holly wreath industry, born in the 1880s, brought Christmas cheer and economic prosperity to the state for decades before declining in the 1960s due to modernization. More..
The Christmas Seal Story Posted: Tuesday, August 27, 2024 by Dave Tabler Emily Bissell's 1907 Christmas Seal campaign in Delaware sparked a national movement, raising funds to fight tuberculosis and revolutionizing public health efforts. More..
Sleigh Bells in Delaware’s Winter Past Posted: Monday, August 26, 2024 by Dave Tabler Discover the tinkling history of sleigh bells in Delaware, from essential winter transport signals to nostalgic symbols of holiday cheer across three centuries. More..
Delaware’s Christmas House Tours Posted: Friday, August 23, 2024 by Dave Tabler Delaware's Christmas house tours, a beloved tradition since the 1950s, showcase historic homes and community spirit while reflecting changing social norms and preservation efforts. More..
Delaware’s Festive Beverage Heritage Posted: Tuesday, August 20, 2024 by Dave Tabler Delaware's holiday drink traditions, from medicinal eggnog to festive wassail, reveal a rich history of colonial customs and evolving Christmas celebrations. More..
Orthodox Christmas Roots in Delaware part 2 of 2 Posted: Friday, August 16, 2024 by Dave Tabler Delaware's Orthodox communities blend Greek, Ukrainian & Russian Christmas traditions with American culture, preserving unique customs while adapting over generations. More..
Orthodox Christmas Roots in Delaware part 1 of 2 Posted: Thursday, August 15, 2024 by Dave Tabler Orthodox Christmas in Delaware: A century-long journey of Greek, Ukrainian, and Russian immigrants preserving unique holiday traditions amid calendar differences and cultural adaptation. More..
A Frigid Fish Fable for Festive Fun Posted: Monday, August 12, 2024 by Dave Tabler Discover Max Adeler's forgotten Delaware Christmas humor, featuring a nose-biting fish tale. More..
