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The Mary Baker Eddy Library celebrated the holiday season with “Caring for Christmas—a Nineteenth–Century American Story.” The event was held Sunday, Dec. 6, 2009, at 2 p.m., in the Hall of Ideas. To watch a streaming video of the event, please click one of the links below.
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An original musical and dramatic review explored the evolution of Christmas as a holiday from pre-nineteenth century forward. The audience discovered how Americans came to “care for Christmas.”
“Caring for Christmas” was also a chance to give to those in need. Admission to the Library’s exhibits that weekend—Saturday, Dec. 5, and Sunday, Dec. 6—was in the form of a donation to a local charity. Wish lists for confirmed charities were posted on the Web site and monetary donations could be made the day of the performance to the charity representatives who staffed tables in the Library. Donations were tax–deductible.
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On the Rise |
| Winter clothing and accessories: | |
| Winter coats, snow boots, umbrellas, | |
| Hats, gloves, scarves, ear muffs, | |
| Socks, undergarments, thermal wear | |
| New toiletries: | |
| Toothbrush, toothpaste, floss, chapstick, | |
| Band-Aids, first aid kits, pocket Kleenex, | |
| Hand warmers, Vitamin C packets | |
| For a full wish list, click here. | |
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| Friends of Boston's Homeless | |
| White cotton socks for both men and women, | |
| Hats, mittens, gloves, | |
| Travel-sized toothbrushes, toothpaste, | |
| razors, soap, shampoo | |
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The Home for Little Wanderers |
| Clothing (toddlers to adult), | |
| Backpacks, art and school supplies, | |
| Duffle/gym bags, sporting goods, | |
| Toys and hobby items, electronics, | |
| Gift cards in any denomination from: | |
| Target, Wal-Mart, Best Buy, | |
| Tickets/passes to movie theaters, | |
| museums, and events |
