Home Arts for Old and Young by Caroline L. Smith
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"Home Arts for Old and Young" by Mrs. Caroline L. Smith is a collection of practical advice and creative ideas written in the late 19th century. This guide seeks to inspire families, both young and old, to engage in various home arts and crafts, particularly in relation to celebrations and seasonal activities. The book covers topics such as holiday festivities, simple decorations, and even gardening, aiming to foster creativity and domestic happiness.
The opening of the work introduces readers to the significance of Christmas celebrations, emphasizing the importance of joy, family traditions, and the spirit of charity associated with the holiday. Smith explains the origins of Christmas customs, such as decorating with evergreens and the symbolism behind them. She also provides practical suggestions for creating ornaments and decorations, outlining how to make a Christmas tree and engage in festive family activities like preparing a "Bran Pie" for gatherings, setting the scene for cherished domestic traditions that strengthen familial bonds. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Smith, Caroline L. |
|---|---|
| LoC No. | 05035037 |
| Title | Home Arts for Old and Young |
| Contents | Christmas -- Amusements for Christmas holidays -- Ventriloquism -- Natural magic -- Gardening, flowers -- House and home arts -- Solitaire games of cards -- The toilet -- Home reading -- Directions for making bread, yeast, &c. -- Politeness. |
| Credits |
Produced by Chris Curnow, Chris Jordan and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 75.0 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | GV: Geography, Anthropology, Recreation: Recreation, Leisure |
| Subject | Amusements |
| Subject | Handicraft |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 52197 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-52197-8 |
| Release Date | May 30, 2016 |
| Last Update | Oct 23, 2024 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 633 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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