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Historic Holidays in Newton

How did residents of Newton celebrate the winter holidays in previous centuries? Our short videos explain family traditions at the Jackson Homestead and the Durant-Kenrick House in the 18th through 20th centuries, including baking gingerbread, donating clothing and toys to Newtonians in need -- and avoiding festivities altogether. Gain a perspective on the holidays and receive a recipe to try in this program that takes place Tuesday, December 7 at 5:00 p.m. on Zoom. Q&A follows. Register here.

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