Glimpse the simple Christmas festivities of the early 1800s in a Federal-style Newport home. Meet the two Whitehorne daughters and learn about the history of the holiday and why some less tolerant colonies had outlawed holiday celebrations. Sample one of Mrs. Whitehorne's desserts and take away a booklet of authentic colonial recipes. $5 per person, children under 5 are free. 847-2448. liz@newportrestoration.org
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