The man in the red flannel suit
Article Abstract:
A man who took it upon himself to become the town Santa Claus of Danbury, NH, after his cousin no longer wanted to do it recalls his years of service portraying the beloved legend. He recalls being more nervous his first evening than he was in several stage performances.
Publication Name: Yankee
Subject: General interest
ISSN: 0044-0191
Year: 1992
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The darkened parlor
Article Abstract:
The parlor was once considered an essential room for photographs, weddings, funerals, and other formal occasions. One New England parlor brings back memories of a family history.
Publication Name: Yankee
Subject: General interest
ISSN: 0044-0191
Year: 1992
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"We are stingy on a soul-level far deeper than the tax-level." (New Hampshire)
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New Hampshire residents have a longstanding reputation for frugality and thrift. Anecdotes of and appreciation for their frugal behaviour are described here.
Publication Name: Yankee
Subject: General interest
ISSN: 0044-0191
Year: 1991
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