Colonial Christmas

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Colonial Christmas

• December 18, 2009

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Quilting
Quilting was a very social activity for Colonial
folk. Come learn the art of quilting and practice
on a square of your own while you chat with the
other quilters.
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Silhouettes
No camera? No problem! Silhouettes are shadow
pictures that were popular with all people in
Colonial times. Come learn how these are made
and go home with your own professional looking
silhouette!
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Cross Stitch
Using needles, thread and a special cloth to make
a design, this is an activity that girls and boys
in Colonial times did in their spare time.
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Stringing Popcorn and Pine cone Ornaments
In Colonial days, a favorite Christmas activity
was stringing popcorn. When the popcorn strings
were long enough, they were used to decorate the
family's Christmas tree. Another winter activity
could have been using pine cones to feed the
birds. Peanut butter was spread on the gathered
pine cones and then rolled in seeds and hung on
trees outdoors for the hungry birds.
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Pomander Balls
Pomander Balls were widely used in Colonial
America as a fragrance and an air freshener.
Learn the history behind this sweet smelling
decoration. Make your own for your holiday home!
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Tin Punching
Tin punching is the art of punching holes in a
piece of tin based on a drawing to create a
decoration in the home. This was an inexpensive
way that people in Colonial times decorated their
homes. For this activity you will create your
own drawing to punch into the tin.
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Colonial Baking
Do you like to bake? Get your hands messy and a
little flour on your nose, baking cookies like
you lived in colonial times! No tasting the
dough!!
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Weaving
Colonists began weaving their own cloth as a way
to be more independent and to save money. Learn
simple weaving patterns as you create your very
own cloth!