Monday, December 6, 2010

Olde Tyme Christmas


"In a special Yuletide of 1864, Harpers Ferry soldiers attempted to create their own version of Christmas at the front while recalling happier ones at home.

In our trip here in 2010, I learned that Santa Claus, as we know him, came about because of the American Civil War. I am certain that this Santa was one of the best I've ever seen."

The 'Soldiers Free Writing-Table' sign says: "Papers and envelopes free. Come in and send word home; they want to hear from you. Sit down and send a few words home. If you have no postage stamps, leave your letter in the box; we will stamp and mail it."

Digital Element (Basic Grey Texture "Dasher")

5 comments:

Luz Maria Bruna said...

Wow Cindy,this is great!!!

Miss Mary said...

Wow..what a great twist on the everday Christmas layouts.. I love it!! TFS

Debbie said...

Just love the "old time" feeling of your layout!

D said...

Love this layout. How awesome of them to mail out the letters to the soldiers.

mammasol said...

this is so gorgeous !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!