tradition

The Amazing Outhouse Race

Sarah P. Reynolds — Thu, 19 Jul 2012 14:45:17 +0000

The Bristol Great Outhouse Race is an eccentric village tradition that has been held for the last 34 years.

Concord Exhibit Showcases Traditional Art Forms

Ryan Lessard — Fri, 22 Jun 2012 19:00:00 +0000

The State Library in Concord has completed renovations in its second floor Map Room and, this summer the public will find an exhibit there called “Shaping our Heritage: Celebrating Traditional Arts Apprenticeships in New Hampshire.”

The first thing you notice when you walk into the State Library’s map room is the natural light. It pours in from the white laminate skylights of the arched coffered ceiling. Every item on display, lining the perimeter walls and the center installations, is accompanied by photographs of the artists always in pairs.

The Night Tree Tradition

Dave Anderson — Fri, 23 Dec 2011 05:00:00 +0000

A favorite children’s book I loved when my kids were young was The Night Tree by Eve Bunting. First published in 1991, the now 20-year-old story relates how a young family drove to a forest on a cold December night to decorate a living Christmas tree with edible ornaments for wildlife. The story and luminous illustrations capture the spirit of holiday giving and a special ritual in a cherished place.