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Unwrapping the Holidays: Hidden Histories
2025-12-08 19:00:00 2025-12-08 20:00:00 America/New_York Unwrapping the Holidays: Hidden Histories Did you know the song "Jingle Bells" was originally written for Thanksgiving? Or that the Times Square Ball Drop began as a way for ship captains to tell time? Huntington Public Library Main Building - Main Auditorium

Monday, December 08
7:00pm - 8:00pm

Add to Calendar 2025-12-08 19:00:00 2025-12-08 20:00:00 America/New_York Unwrapping the Holidays: Hidden Histories Did you know the song "Jingle Bells" was originally written for Thanksgiving? Or that the Times Square Ball Drop began as a way for ship captains to tell time? Huntington Public Library Main Building - Main Auditorium

Did you know the song "Jingle Bells" was originally written for Thanksgiving? Or that the Times Square Ball Drop began as a way for ship captains to tell time?

Take a journey through the surprising evolution of holiday traditions with Victorian inspirations. Through historic photos, letters, and newspaper clippings from Long Island communities, discover how families of the past embraced seasonal cheer in ways both familiar and unexpected. Registration is required. Open to all.

AGE GROUP: | Adults |

EVENT TYPE: | Lectures and Workshops |

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Huntington Public Library Main Building
Phone: 631-427-5165
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Mon, Nov 03 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Tue, Nov 04 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Wed, Nov 05 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Thu, Nov 06 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Fri, Nov 07 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Sat, Nov 08 9:00AM to 5:00PM
Sun, Nov 09 1:00PM to 5:00PM
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About the branch

The Main is located in the heart of Huntington Village, on the corner of Prospect Street and Main Street. The Main has a large auditorium and two smaller meeting rooms, one room for Children's programs and a conference room. There is also a Local History room located on the second floor and an Art Gallery located on the lower level.