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  • Deck the Halls: Female Abolitionists and the Birth of Christmas Traditions

    Wayland Museum 12 Cochituate Road

    Deck the Halls: Female Abolitionists and the Birth of Christmas Traditions Join the Wayland Museum and Wayland Rev250 for this engaging talk exploring the fascinating connection between the rise of American Christmas traditions and the fight for abolition. In this engaging talk, Ken Turino reveals how mid-nineteenth century female abolitionists—like Maria Chapman, Lydia Maria Child, and Abby Kelly—played a key role in shaping the holiday as we know it today. Through their involvement in Sewing Circles and Christmas fairs, these women raised crucial funds for the abolitionist movement while helping to popularize traditions such as Christmas trees, greenery, and gift-giving

    Free

  • Wayland Historic Town Center Holiday Open House

    Wayland Free Public Library 5 Concord Road +3 more

    Don’t miss out on the holiday festivities in Wayland’s Historic Town Center on December 7. Visit the Wayland Museum & Historical Society, the Wayland Free Public Library, the Wayland Depot, and First Parish for an assortment of seasonal music and fun activities. The Holiday Open House at the Wayland Museum will feature festive greenery by the Wayland Garden Club, “precious pets” themed crafts by Wayland Girl Scout troops in the Stone Room alcove, musical entertainment provided by two Wayland High School groups, and a reception with tea, punch and home-made baked cookies in the Stone Room. Our younger audience can

    Free