Category Archives: Christmas

Santa visits the old Royal Theater in Baltimore, 1963

Posted on December 9, 2013 by atomictv

Photo via  Cezar Del Valle, Theatre Talks, on Flickr.com.

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Hampden’s “Improved Order of Red Men” at Mayor’s Christmas Parade (1983)

Posted on March 29, 2013 by atomictv

Lou Catelli uncovered this treasure trove of Hampden’s Red Men participating in the Mayor’s Annual Christmas Parade in the early 80s. ‘Red Men’ selling longtime lodge in Hampden By Larry Perl (Baltimore Sun, 3/5/2013) In 1893, a group of Baltimore patriots … Continue reading →

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Bizarre Parade Floats Abound at Mayor’s Christmas Parade in Hampden, Maryland

Posted on December 25, 2012 by atomictv

An oldie but goodie from the Baltimore Or Less Christmas archives. Happy Holidays! Shriners ride miniature vehicles, the crippled children’s float, and the most surreal float of all: The Vietnam Vet “Reindeer Hunter” float. From Atomic TV’s 1997 Holiday Special: The … Continue reading →

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Star of Bethlehem lights up steel mill one final time

Posted on December 25, 2012 by almosthipguy

Decades-old December tradition continues past the death of Sparrows Point By Jamie Smith Hopkins (Baltimore Sun, 12/24/2012) The five-pointed star, made of stainless steel and dozens of heavy-duty light bulbs, looks deceptively simple. Its symbolism is anything but. Not long … Continue reading →

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