LACOMBE & DISTRICT HISTORICAL SOCIETY - A Berry-Bright Christmas

The orange became part of Christmastime tradition in the 19th century, in concert with the rise of hanging stockings near the fire. The tradition of hanging holiday hosiery dates back to at least 1823. At the end of the nineteenth century in Europe, when the custom of gift-giving for Christmas had spread, the orange was a rare and expensive fruit. It was during the Victorian era that the concept of Christmas was also transforming from a purely religious celebration to one dominated by gifts. With our 2021 BBBS Festival of Wreaths submission, we wanted to take a moment for nostalgic hearts to remember warm, festive, and simple times.