The way we celebrate Christmas in the U.S. has changed a lot over the years. Nowadays, the holiday season is defined by twinkly lights, glitzy decorations, presents beneath a Christmas tree and all-around consumerism.
But a century ago, things were quite different — and a small museum in Georgia is educating patrons on that with its new exhibit.
Ever wondered what Christmas was like 100 years ago? Read on to see photos and hear about how the holiday was celebrated in the early 1900s.
The Juliette Gordon Low Birthplace Museum Is Showcasing Christmas of the Early 1900s
The Juliette Gordon Low Birthplace Museum in Savannah, Ga. is owned by Girl Scouts of the USA. The “house museum” celebrates the youth organization’s late founder, Juliette Gordon Low (1860–1927), who was born and raised in the home by her wealthy family…