Spending time with family and reflecting on why we celebrate
By Maggie Magoffin
Christmas in Colorado in the mid 1800’s included many of the same traditions we observe today, but gifts, greeting cards and decorations were all made by hand. It was a much simpler time when pride was taken in each stitch made or scrap of wood nailed or shaved away. These homemade gifts might include corn husk dolls, sachets, carved wooden toys, pillows, footstools and embroidered hankies. Knitted scarves, hats, mittens, and socks were especially prized. If the family experienced a particularly prosperous year, the children might find candles, cookies, and fruit in their stockings.
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