We definitely celebrate Christmas differently today than we did in the old days. Luckily, there are photos like these from the Freeport Historical Society to show us how Long Islanders celebrated the holidays in the past.

 

See below for some holiday themed images and postcards from the Freeport Historical Society. Want more history of Freeport? Click here to check out the Freeport Historical Society webpage.

 

Photo: Freeport Historical Society. Used with permission.

 

Holiday card from the Vaudeville team Hamilton and Barnes (Helene Hamilton and Jack Barnes)

 

Photo: Freeport Historical Society. Used with permission.

 

Holiday card from actor Victor Moore

 

Photo: Freeport Historical Society. Used with permission.

 

Children in front of a Christmas Tree at the Grove Street School

 

Photo: Freeport Historical Society. Used with permission.

 

Our Holy Redeemer Roman Catholic Church - Nativity scene

 

Photo: Freeport Historical Society. Used with permission.

 

Our Holy Redeemer decorated for Christmas