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Sing We All Merrily: A Colonial Christmas Christmas was outlawed by the Puritans of New England in 1659. Yet, the Englishman, John Smith noted a very merry celebration held by the settlers of Jamestown. Christmas in Colonial times was kept – or not kept – according to one’s religious background and country of origin. This joyous and heartfelt presentation explores the traditions of the holiday in early America through English carols, American folk hymns, dance tunes, rounds and drinking songs. Quotes from diaries, poems, toasts and wassail recipes add spice to the musical brew!
A Victorian Christmas Musicale This concert celebrates 19th century Christmas in America. We hear the stories behind the well-known carols and learn of carols by the great poets of the day, including Dickens, Thackery and Longfellow. A wonderful meeting of the old beloved carols and the fascinating less familiar ones - all to the strains of hammered and mountain dulcimers. |
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For twenty years Linda has been creating holiday magic at churches and historic sites throughout the US. Her concerts of the music of Christmases past delight and inspire audiences in search of the old fashioned traditions. The strains of ancient carols are interwoven with Yuletide poems, folklore and recipes in the following performances: |
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Linda performs as a solo or with her ensemble, Linda Russell and Companie. |
