2023 MLH Magazine Holiday Edition Vol 5 Issue 4 Archives - Mr. Local History Project https://mrlocalhistory.org/category/magazine-archives/2023-mlh-magazine-holiday-edition/ History and Gossip from New Jersey Tue, 30 Jun 2026 13:23:45 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=7.0.4 https://mrlocalhistory.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/cropped-Mr-local-History-250-Logo-theme-32x32.jpg 2023 MLH Magazine Holiday Edition Vol 5 Issue 4 Archives - Mr. Local History Project https://mrlocalhistory.org/category/magazine-archives/2023-mlh-magazine-holiday-edition/ 32 32 168989768 Colonial Christmas To Shine Again at Bedminster’s Vanderveer House https://mrlocalhistory.org/colonialchristmas-bedminster/ https://mrlocalhistory.org/colonialchristmas-bedminster/#respond Sat, 15 Nov 2025 21:57:50 +0000 http://www.mrlocalhistory.org/?p=2633 The Jacobus Vanderveer House in Bedminster, New Jersey, is celebrating Colonial Christmas, an annual fundraiser event that combines history, tourism, tradition, and Christmas spirit. It offers an array of activities including music, reenactments, crafts, and holiday shopping.

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]]> https://mrlocalhistory.org/colonialchristmas-bedminster/feed/ 0 2633 Basking Ridge Christmas Eve Sing 7PM – Watch on Your TV or Device https://mrlocalhistory.org/livestream/ https://mrlocalhistory.org/livestream/#respond Fri, 14 Nov 2025 14:31:15 +0000 https://www.mrlocalhistory.org/?p=40966 ONLINE STREAM: Basking Ridge Christmas Eve Sing on The Town Green at 7pm on Dec. 24th.

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]]> https://mrlocalhistory.org/livestream/feed/ 0 40966 Holiday Tradition – Basking Ridge Christmas Eve Community Sing https://mrlocalhistory.org/baskingridgechristmaseve/ https://mrlocalhistory.org/baskingridgechristmaseve/#comments Thu, 06 Nov 2025 14:26:58 +0000 http://www.mrlocalhistory.org/?p=3844 The town of Basking Ridge, New Jersey, welcomes its 102nd Christmas Eve Sing on The Town Green at 7pm on Dec. 24, 2023. The town's residents, friends, and guests gather to sing traditional carols and celebrate local history, documented by the Mr. Local History Project.

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]]> https://mrlocalhistory.org/baskingridgechristmaseve/feed/ 5 3844 Peapack Ski Tow and Ski Areas Lost in New Jersey https://mrlocalhistory.org/lostnjskiareas/ https://mrlocalhistory.org/lostnjskiareas/#comments Mon, 23 Jun 2025 22:59:00 +0000 https://www.mrlocalhistory.org/?p=24763 Views: 15,034 The Peapack Ski Tow was One of the First Ski Businesses in New Jersey At one time, New Jerseyans had their pick of a dozen or so smaller hills where beginners could get a feel for the sport and more experience skiers could sneak away for a few quick runs and still be… Read More »Peapack Ski Tow and Ski Areas Lost in New Jersey

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]]> https://mrlocalhistory.org/lostnjskiareas/feed/ 9 24763 Keepsake: Basking Ridge Christmas Eve Caroling on the Green https://mrlocalhistory.org/keepsake-100th-anniversary-of-the-basking-ridge-christmas-eve-carolling/ https://mrlocalhistory.org/keepsake-100th-anniversary-of-the-basking-ridge-christmas-eve-carolling/#respond Fri, 22 Nov 2024 20:47:47 +0000 https://www.mrlocalhistory.org/?p=38324 Views: 12,499 The Governor of New Jersey’s Historic Keepsake Village has decreed that a new icon should be added to the New Jersey Historic Wooden Village Collection, expanding the exclusive set of New Jersey collectible icons. Introducing the “Winter and Christmas Eve on the Green in Basking Ridge, New Jersey. Every year on December 24th… Read More »Keepsake: Basking Ridge Christmas Eve Caroling on the Green

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]]> https://mrlocalhistory.org/keepsake-100th-anniversary-of-the-basking-ridge-christmas-eve-carolling/feed/ 0 38324 Our MLH Holiday Boutique is Open https://mrlocalhistory.org/holiday-boutique/ https://mrlocalhistory.org/holiday-boutique/#respond Mon, 18 Nov 2024 14:27:18 +0000 https://www.mrlocalhistory.org/?p=24204 Views: 5,780 We’ve been spending all year creating some of the most unique Jersey history gifts this holiday season. The Mr Local History Holiday Boutique is OPEN 24/7 and ready to spread history and cheer this holiday season. Give the gift of locally made limited edition keepsakes and collectibles to give or decorate your home.… Read More »Our MLH Holiday Boutique is Open

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]]> https://mrlocalhistory.org/holiday-boutique/feed/ 0 24204 Three Local Quizzes Test Your Localness https://mrlocalhistory.org/localhistoryquizzes/ https://mrlocalhistory.org/localhistoryquizzes/#respond Mon, 20 Nov 2023 16:38:55 +0000 https://www.mrlocalhistory.org/?p=40714 Views: 4,910 Do you live in Bedminster, Bernards Township or Bernardsville and think you know your local history? If you do, we’ve got a few brain teasers for you to see just how much you know about your town’s local history. Post your score in the comments section for your chance to win a New… Read More »Three Local Quizzes Test Your Localness

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]]> https://mrlocalhistory.org/localhistoryquizzes/feed/ 0 40714 Dec 13 – Celebration: Honoring Volunteers Who Make The 100th Basking Ridge Christmas Eve Carol Happen https://mrlocalhistory.org/basking-ridge-100th-sing-celebration/ https://mrlocalhistory.org/basking-ridge-100th-sing-celebration/#respond Tue, 14 Nov 2023 16:09:02 +0000 https://www.mrlocalhistory.org/?p=40586 Views: 2,309 ONE NIGHT ONLY! Join the community with friends, neighbors, volunteers for a holiday celebration of what will be the 100th running of the Basking Ridge Christmas Eve Sing on the Green. The special gathering will be Wednesday, December 13, 2023 from 7-9pm as we honor all those who have made this year’s 100th… Read More »Dec 13 – Celebration: Honoring Volunteers Who Make The 100th Basking Ridge Christmas Eve Carol Happen

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]]> https://mrlocalhistory.org/basking-ridge-100th-sing-celebration/feed/ 0 40586 Holiday Cards – Basking Ridge & Bernardsville Villages Support Non-Profit https://mrlocalhistory.org/holidaycards/ https://mrlocalhistory.org/holidaycards/#respond Thu, 09 Nov 2023 00:20:00 +0000 http://www.mrlocalhistory.org/?p=10003 The Mr. Local History project offers exclusive holiday cards, with artwork by local resident Linda Arnold, featuring the villages of Basking Ridge and Bernardsville. Limited sets available for $20.

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]]> https://mrlocalhistory.org/holidaycards/feed/ 0 10003 Origins of Cold as Balls and Cold as a Witch’s Teet https://mrlocalhistory.org/coldasballs/ https://mrlocalhistory.org/coldasballs/#comments Fri, 13 Oct 2023 12:37:00 +0000 http://www.mrlocalhistory.org/?p=3282 The phrase "cold as balls" reportedly comes from the contraction of metal on ship's cannons, causing the iron balls to fall. The expression "cold as a witch's tit" originated from the belief that witches, portrayed as cold-blooded in the 1600s, had an 'unholy' body part feeding familiars or the devil.

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]]> https://mrlocalhistory.org/coldasballs/feed/ 2 3282 Holiday Tradition: Basking Ridge Fire Company, a Christmas Tree and a Boot https://mrlocalhistory.org/christmastree/ https://mrlocalhistory.org/christmastree/#comments Thu, 28 Nov 2019 22:43:04 +0000 http://www.mrlocalhistory.org/?p=9116 Every year, the Basking Ridge Fire Department erects a locally donated 30-foot evergreen tree on the town green. The fire personnel also decorate the tree which becomes a central piece for the town's holiday celebrations.

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