Wake Wednesday - Christmas Far Away c.1945

Keeping Christmas where ever and however possible! 

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Snapshot of an unidentified American soldier, Clark, and Floyd Boughner holding a Christmas tree. Photograph taken while Morrison Jr. of Raleigh, N.C., was serving in the U.S. Army during World War II Caption on back of photograph reads: “Cold!” [circa December 1945].  WWII 33.B3.F10.7 (From Robert R. Morrison Jr. Papers, WWII 33, World War II Papers, Military Collection, State Archives of North Carolina, Raleigh, N.C.)

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Merry Christmas from Wake County Genealogical Society

 

Merry Christmas to all our
members and supporters. 

Don't you just love vintage postcards. Ellen Clapsaddle designed some of the very best one for Christmas!

Peace, Light and Grace to all.




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Wake Wednesday - Chrismas Nostalgia - Growing up in Wake County

Here is a Wake County Christmas nostalgia post to jumpstart your holiday cheer. How many of these event/traditions do you remember?  Do you have other favorites not mentioned in this WRAL segment from Heather Leah? Let us know.

This does not go back very far, but it is sure to push your nostalgia buttons! Enjoy.

View Heather's full post here.

The 50th annual WRAL Tower Lighting took place on Tuesday, Dec. 1, 2009.

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Wake Wednesday - Seasons Greetings ca.1928

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Here is the holiday greeting card sent out by The Raleigh Times to its customers in the late 1920's. It is just one example of the wonderful old holiday cards in the NC State Archive's Flickr photostream. 

To view all the holiday cards visit this page.

If you have a little more time to spare, check out all the Archive's collections here!

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Wake Wednesday - Christmas Wishes: Letters to Santa c.1932

Some things change, some stay the same. Santa Clause is still receiving a sleigh full of letters in early December. Here are some great examples from the NC Arcives Flicker photostream.

Margaret wants a big ball, some galoshes, and doll clothes!

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A. C. Allen decorated his request with this handdrawn picture of Santa!

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This child was an artist and had great manners, too!

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Wishing all a Merry Christmas! 

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