Hi List,
    I am hoping someone out there can help me out.  The Fort Gibson
Historic Site will be having an 1848 Candlelight Tour on Dec 11 & 12.
On this tour we have about a dozen stops where we portray life in the
7th Infantry as they were stationed at Fort Gibson in 1848.  One of my
staff pointed out to me that as it is so close to Christmas, we should
try to incorporate some Christmas elements into the program.  I know
Christmas in 1848 was celebrated differently than so today, but as it is
so close to the event, I don't really have time to do an extensive
study.  So I guess what I am asking is this, does anyone have any
suggestions on how 1848 Christmas scenes might be incorporated into what
is essentialy an 1848 military tour?  Do any of the historic house
museums display this period and if so, do you have any suggestions?
Thanks in advance for the consideration.
            Richard Fields
            Superintendent
            Fort Gibson Historic Site
            Fort Gibson, Oklahoma