The Holidays in Harris County
The Harris County Archives holds many items which show holiday celebrations. These records provide insight into the lives and festivities of yesteryear. Though certainly times change and traditions evolve, we hope you will enjoy this glimpse into holidays past.
May the spirit of the season be with you and yours. Happy Holidays from the Harris County Clerk's Office, the Harris County Archives, and the Harris County Public Library!
The Holidays in Harris County
Two girls playing accordions for Christmas program at the Home for the Aged.
Goose Creek Library Tree of Light event, 1935.
Harris County Old Folks Home scrapbook- loose clippings, cards, and photographs were digitized as they appeared between the scrapbook pages.
Press, Christmas Gift Giving, December 22, 1946.
Christmas parties planned and announced for residents at Home for the Aged with special guests, December 16, 1953.
Sign indication to Christmas tree Recycling Program location in Precinct 3, January 1994.
Mary Burnett Annual Christmas Party, December 9, 1938.
Tomball Library performance of Wake Up, Santa Claus. January 9, 1978.
Residents, visitors, and entertainers at Home for the Aged, December 19, 1944.
County Boys Home, The Dandy Lion. Santa Claus and Mrs. Cassidy, December 1959