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UnavailableNew England’s First Christmas Tree
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New England’s First Christmas Tree

FromNew England Legends Podcast


Currently unavailable

New England’s First Christmas Tree

FromNew England Legends Podcast

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Length:
11 minutes
Released:
Dec 19, 2019
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

In Episode 122, Jeff Belanger and Ray Auger celebrate the Christmas holiday in Windsor Locks, Connecticut, at the site of New England’s first decorated Christmas tree. In 1777, Hessian Prisoner of War, Hendrick Roddemore, is said to have chopped down an evergreen to decorate in his cabin, putting up a Christmas tree almost a century before it was cool to do so in these parts. Wishing everyone a legendary holiday season!
Released:
Dec 19, 2019
Format:
Podcast episode

Titles in the series (100)

Each week, folklorist, author, and historian Jeff Belanger and radio host Ray Auger explore the ghosts, monsters, folklore, history, and legends of New England. If you give us about ten minutes, we’ll give you something strange to talk about today. The bizarre is closer than you think!