# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Deck the Halls: Female Abolitionists and the Birth of Christmas Traditions
- **Event Start and End Date**: Sun, 23 Nov, 2025 at 02:00 pm – Sun, 23 Nov, 2025 at 03:30 pm
- **Event Description**: Explore the fascinating connection between the rise of American Christmas traditions and the fight for abolition.About this EventDeck the Halls: Female Abolitionists and the Birth of Christmas TraditionsJoin the Wayland Museum and Wayland Rev250 for this engaging talk exploring the fascinating connection between the rise of American Christmas traditions and the fight for abolition. In this engaging talk, Ken Turino reveals how mid-nineteenth century female abolitionists—like Maria Chapman, Lydia Maria Child, and Abby Kelly—played a key role in shaping the holiday as we know it today. Through their involvement in Sewing Circles and Christmas fairs, these women raised crucial funds for the abolitionist movement while helping to popularize traditions such as Christmas trees, greenery, and gift-giving in America.Turino highlights how these Boston fairs in particular, organized in collaboration with anti-slavery societies and leaders like William Lloyd Garrison, not only supported the cause but also left a lasting impact on the way we celebrate Christmas. Discover the inspiring stories of these women and how their holiday efforts contributed to both social change and the festive customs we cherish today.Free admission for this event. RSVP encouraged. Donations welcome to support museum operations.  https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events4/banners/095672f0-b86a-11f0-8d9f-47c638e01653-rimg-w987-h740-dcdad4c3-gmir.jpg
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/wayland/deck-the-halls-female-abolitionists-and-the-birth-of-christmas-traditions/100001902968001519
- **Event Categories**: christmas, nonprofit, holiday
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## Event venue details

- **city**: Wayland
- **state**: MA
- **country**: United States
- **location**: Wayland Historical Society
- **lat**: 42.364253
- **long**: -71.3606916
- **full address**: Wayland Historical Society, 12 Cochituate Road, Wayland, United States

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is Deck the Halls: Female Abolitionists and the Birth of Christmas Traditions being held?
  - **A:** Deck the Halls: Female Abolitionists and the Birth of Christmas Traditions takes place on Sun, 23 Nov, 2025 at 02:00 pm to Sun, 23 Nov, 2025 at 03:30 pm at Wayland Historical Society, 12 Cochituate Road, Wayland, United States.
- **Q**: Who is organizing Deck the Halls: Female Abolitionists and the Birth of Christmas Traditions?
  - **A:** Deck the Halls: Female Abolitionists and the Birth of Christmas Traditions is organized by Wayland Museum & Historical Society.

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