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In the Heart of London (English Illustrated Magazine, 1887) A delightful tale of Christmas Eve in the streets of London. The Christmas Tree (Illustrated London Almanack, 1853) A look at a relatively new tradition - and some of the variations thereon, such as the Christmas palm tree, and trees made of tin. The Spirit of Christmas (Ladies' Home Journal, 1893) The Yule-log has been replaced by the radiator, candles with electric lights, Kris Kringle with Santa - and these are but a few of the changes this writer perceives as causing a loss of "The Spirit of Christmas." Christmas (The Strand, 1902) Leonard Larkin's humorous look at how the holidays have changed since he was a boy. Christmas Bonbons (Good Housekeeping, 1890) A host of tempting treats, including cocoanut candies, creams, chocolates, ribbon stripes and more. A Pine-Cone Christmas (Good Housekeeping, 1890) A charming story of providing for Christmas with few resources. Cardboard Toys (Godey's, 1867) Instructions on making a number of pieces of cardboard furniture for dollhouses. Christmas Cheer (Good Housekeeping, 1888) The traditional English feast, and some ways to emulate it. Seasonable Menus: Christmas (Good Housekeeping, 1899) Some marvelous Christmas recipes, including roast duck, Kris Kringle salad, plum pudding... and macaroni and cheese. Christmas Decorations of the Home (Cassell's Household Guide, 1884) Decoration ideas employing evergreens, everlasting flowers, and coloured and gilt papers. Every-Day Desserts, and Desserts for Every Day (Good Housekeeping, 1888-1889) Next in a 12-part series that literally offers a recipe for a different dessert for every day of the year. Wax Flowers (Peterson's, 1879) Last in a 12-part series on how to model flowers in wax. Country Scenes (Illustrated London Almanack, 1848) This monthly feature looks at seasons in the country, from farm life to the birds, beasts and plants to be found in a particular month.