To All, Thank you for the many kind comments regarding the article on The Observance of Christmas in Steubenville, 1830s. It's heartwarming to see others enjoying glimpses into the past. That article provides an accurate view of our ancestors celebrating the 1830s Holiday in our Ohio Valley and there are many, many more in the microfilmed newspapers. But, if their Christmas Day was as cold as it is here today in the Ohio Valley, they would be spending more time indoors at places such as the Red Lion, the Sign of the Ship, or The Blackbear and all the other Inns around the area - warming the cockles of their hearts with "smuthins". And these low temperatures would 'even' the chances for all - of catching that greased pig! That venerable Wm. RICHARDS, butcher and famous athlete would have to purchase his Christmas dinner for a change. ;) You know the women were busy working back then, too. Wouldn't you dread cleaning the greased clothing of your husbands who tried catching that porker? Time to check the thawing turkey. Enjoy the Day and Season, Julia