WHITE HOUSE HOLIDAY Mary Donelson Wilcox: 2019 Christmas Special
Mary Donelson Wilcox and one of her four children
Late in life, Mary Donelson Wilcox recalled a magical childhood Christmas she spent at the White House with her elderly uncle, President Andrew Jackson. Her captivating memoirs paint a picture of a surprisingly global White House, with servants from around the world, and a surprisingly warm and playful President Jackson. Mary offers us a rare glimpse at Christmas in the early 19th century–when stockings, Santa Claus, and focusing the holiday on children were all delightfully novel ideas.
A digitized copy of Wilcox’s memoir is available free here. Text for this broadcast has been edited for content.
Music featured in this episode included
Mary Donelson Wilcox custom cross-stitch pattern
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