Dennison's Christmas Book -- A 1926 Book of ...
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Dennison's Christmas Book -- A 1926 Book of Ideas for Vintage Christmas Decorations, Gift Suggestions, Wrapping Gifts and New Year's Entertaining (27th Edition)
by Dennison Mfg Co.
{softcover, 25 pages, 5.5x8.5, 2009, ISBN: 1936049147}
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Originally published in 1926, this Dennison Christmas book is filled with vintage Christmas and New Year's celebration ideas. Divided into five parts, this book includes:
- Gifts and How to Give -- gift suggestions, examples of handmade
gifts of crepe or decorated with crepe for you to give, gift
wrapping ideas to brighten up packages, fun ideas for gift
giving such as the "gift trail" that prolongs Christmas fun for
children, Christmas tree decoration suggestions and
instructions for making a silver tree, snowball tree, package
tree and festoon tree
- Decorating Ideas -- illuminations, window transparency, mantel
scene, decorating stairs and doorway, wreath, balcony, windows
and walls, santa head shade, side table setup for children,
choristers centerpiece, poinsettia decor, decorated teacher's
desk, decorating a classroom, decorating school halls and
bazaar booths
- Christmas Entertaining -- suggestions include "follow the star"
march for children, decorating a stage, santa mask, party idea
for a Christmas "movies" celebration, instructions for sleigh
bell game, making nut and candy holders, a star party and star
games including "do you see stars" and "observation race,"
making christmas hats, Christmas table layout
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- Greeting the New Year -- cabaret party decorations, ideas for
favors and noisemakers, cabaret waitress costume made of crepe,
bon voyage party with table decoration and game ideas
- Helpful Instructions -- instructions for making crepe fringe,
moss, festoon ball or pompon, tassles, crushed crepe, wrapping
wire to make each of your projects a success
Centerpieces, favors and novelty suggestions and ideas fill this book as well as amazingly creative displays of festooned red and green crepe swags and garland, decorations depicting holly, snowmen, Santa Claus, Christmas trees, wreaths, poinsettias and other symbols we associate with Christmas as well as a vast array of games and favors. Dennison's Christmas books were a great source for party planning, each year showing different ideas to match the new products being released by Dennison.
Similar to Dennison's Bogie and Gala books, the Christmas books are filled with colorful examples of party favors, Christmas costumes, decorating ideas, party games, seasonal poems and stories. They continue to be a great resource for party planning and provide interesting old-time party tips and suggestions.