ATHS Meeting: Christmas in the American Colonies by Eddie Price

Eddie Price will present his new program, “Christmas in the American Colonies". This program looks at the different groups of colonies:  New England, Middle, and Southern Colonies.   Different national groups (and religious denominations) settled in different parts of the US and each brought their European customs with them.  The program examines the Puritans, Quakers, Lutherans, and Protestant denominations who settled the middle colonies and brought a mix of English, Dutch and German traditions.   The southern colonies saw quite a few Anglicans (later Episcopals) and Catholics (Maryland) who celebrated in a different way--with big meals, hunting, yule logs, greenery, balls, small gifts, church services and more.