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Ceremonial Artifacts ➔ Christmas Tree
Identifier:
138735Description:
This Christmas tree is made of wood and painted with ornaments and candles as well as other tree decorations. Christmas is celebrated on December 25th in many countries around the world, with a Christmas tree being a central part of decorating. Trees are usually cut-down evergreens or artificial trees decorated with lights and ornaments. In the past, trees were often decorated with lit candles and food items such as apples, nuts, and marzipan cookies.Materials:
WoodCurrent Location Status:
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Tier 3Source:
Gift Of Heirs Of Myra Robinson StudleyExhibits/Programs:
Discovery Kit: Holiday Traditions (December 9 2019)Winter ’tis the season for celebrating Christmas, Hanukkah, Kwanzaa and more. Learn how trees, drums and shoes play a part in holiday traditions around the world.
Discovery Kits include a variety of artifacts and specimens from the Museum’s Collection that allow students to investigate global and local objects. The Collections support the Museum’s mission of inspiring curiosity and discovery around science, history, and culture. Each kit includes objects from the Museums archives, helpful resources and suggested activities. Discovery Kits are a great way for teachers to incorporate primary source and object-based learning into the classroom or as a way to prepare for or extend a Museum visit.
Virtual Discovery Kit: Holiday Traditions (December 2020)
Holidays are a way for people around the world to celebrate important events in their lives.
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Heirs of Myra Robinson Studley (donor)"When Myra C. Robinson was born in 1861, in Grand Rapids, Kent, Michigan, United States, her father, Capt. James D. Robinson, was 37 and her mother, Almera C Church, was 37. She married Wilber Andrew Studley on 17 August 1897, in Grand Rapids, Kent, Michigan, United States. They were the parents of at least 2 sons and 1 daughter. She lived in Napa, Napa, California, United States in 1880. She died on 20 January 1950, in Grand Rapids, Kent, Michigan, United States, at the age of 89." Sourced from Familysearch.com