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25 Christmases with Hugh Webster Zavitz

Hugh Webster Zavitz (1854 – 1943) was a member of Coldstream Preparative and Lobo Monthly Meeting. His diaries, held by the Canadian Quaker Archives and Library, detail his life in the community of Coldstream. Jane Zavitz Bond was given Hugh’s diaries by his son, Vincent Zavitz. Jane writes, “We are Read more

By CFHA, 3 yearsDecember 19, 2022 ago

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This Christmas Season and Stories of Christmases Past

For many of us in Canada and around the world, this holiday season will look a little different from past years. As we prepare to celebrate apart from our loved ones and many of our traditions are put on hold, we look forward to Christmases in the future where we Read more

By Sydney Harker, 5 yearsDecember 2, 2020 ago