. Coast watch. Marine resources; Oceanography; Coastal zone management; Coastal ecology. Tryon Palace Reconstructions of Christmases Past. The Christmases of our day are steeped in rich traditions and hearty libations, overeating and endless greeting, the joys of giving and receiving. But if we could stop for just a moment, look back into history and compare our holiday to that of centuries past, we'd probably be surprised at how our frenetic, yuletide year-ender has changed. The season that we so enthusiastically anticipate has evolved far from its quiet, early years in our country. Tryon Pal
. Coast watch. Marine resources; Oceanography; Coastal zone management; Coastal ecology. Tryon Palace Reconstructions of Christmases Past. The Christmases of our day are steeped in rich traditions and hearty libations, overeating and endless greeting, the joys of giving and receiving. But if we could stop for just a moment, look back into history and compare our holiday to that of centuries past, we'd probably be surprised at how our frenetic, yuletide year-ender has changed. The season that we so enthusiastically anticipate has evolved far from its quiet, early years in our country. Tryon Palace offers a glowing candlelight interpretation of Christ- mases past with its historic tours in December. The reconstructed Geor- gian palace is part of a complex of buildings that unfolds the secrets of the season with storytelling and caroling, candles, wreaths and food. Of course, the site's history and culture draw visitors almost every day of every week. In 1995, more than 74,000 people toured the buildings and gardens. But one of the best (and busiest) times to visit is during the weeks of the Christmas Celebration, when the block around the palace bustles with activity and the evening candlelight tours enhance the night with a soft glow. Visitors can glimpse the holidays as they were celebrated from the late 1700s through the early 20th century. Christmas evolved in this time as both a holy day and a holiday, blending together Christian and folk influences from around the world. ? Tryon Palace (ca. 1770) The first Christmas at Tryon Palace was in 1770. On Dec. 5 of that year, Royal Governor William Tryon threw a great party to celebrate the completion of his palatial home and King George's birthday. But Christmas was not part of the festivities. In those days, the holiday season was quietly celebrated between Dec. 25 and Jan. 6, a European tradition carried to the South. It was not the high-tempo, emotional gift-giving time that we know today. Nor was it marked by carol
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