Record #:

22921

Author(s):

Kammerer, Roger

Abstract:

The article offers what the stores had for sale. In 1886 a shipment of oranges from Florida had two grapefruits, the first ever seen in Greenville. Cheap whiskey, wine and Syllabub, made from scuppernong wine and whipping crème, were the popular drinks. While eating oysters and turkey for Christmas dinner, people would enjoy various social activities with firecrackers blasting along with the fun. The social activities included dances, parties, late dinners and jousting competitions. One popular activity was decorating, using cardboard letters, holly, and evergreen to make ornaments and decorations. There were also Mummers and serenaders.

Source:

Greenville Times / Pitt's Past (NC Microforms), Vol. Issue , Dec 10-Jan 6 1986, p6-7

Subject(s):

Christmas--History--Greenville