Thursday, December 24, 2015

Merry Christmas to All!


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  1. Very clever! And quite a coincidence that I am reading a history of the civil war and encountered Joshua Lawrence Chamberlain just today!
    Best wishes for a joyful holiday.

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    1. Joshua lived in my hometown, Mike! His statute stands at the northwest corner of Bowdoin College; he's got various props for various holidays (I do NOT know who dresses him up, but I love it!)

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  2. Whoever the anonymous decorator was, kudos to them for making people smile & feel a touch of warmth at seeing the result of someone's good spirit. :)

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    1. I agree, Gail -- this is exactly what "Christmas Spirit" means!

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  3. A lovely unusual Christmas story.

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    1. It happens every year, Sue! Wreaths, ornaments...there's always something for Joshua Chamberlain...

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  4. That’s a nice touch; thank you for sharing it.

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    1. You're welcome! It's one of my favorite holiday traditions; Joshua Chamberlain in Christmas finery!

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  5. So who was Joshua Lawrence Chamberlain, for those who don't know?

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    1. Ahhh! Forgive me for not making that clear! He was a very famous American Civil War veteran who later became Governor of the State of Maine; lived here in Brunswick and was very involved in town affairs

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  6. The decorations are a nice tradition.
    Happy New Year!

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    1. It is a nice tradition, I agree! I'll try to remember to post Joshua again next year!

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