Christmas With the Bordens – Part I

The season of Christmas is upon us and warrants a peek at how Lizzie Borden’s family celebrated.

And what is Christmas without a showing of that famous “It’s a Wonderful Life” film?  This version has Deadwood’s Al Swearingen, Marshal Hilliard, and Little Lee-ann Wilber along with Andrew, Emma, and of course, our dear Lizzie.

Just click on the titles to get started.  And be sure to have your sound on!

IT’S A WONDERFUL LIFE WITH THE BORDENS!

Those lovable Bordens – when they were young –  have a happy time decorating their Christmas tree!

LIGHTING THE CHRISTMAS TREE!

And here take notice of how those Bordens stick together.

SNOW FIGHT! CO-STARRING INSPECTOR FLEET

 

Merry Christmas from the Bordens (2008)

It has been speculated on how Lizzie Borden and her family celebrated Christmas.   Click these links to find out.  Be patient on the loading – it’s worth it!

IT’S A WONDERFUL LIFE WITH THE BORDENS AT CHRISTMAS!

WHEN THEY WERE YOUNG

BORDEN CHRISTMAS HOE-DOWN

SNOWBALL FIGHT

SNOWBALL FIGHT-VARIATION ON A THEME

THE DANCING BORDENS!

THOSE PESKY BORDEN ELVES

ANDREW’S ENCORE

Meanwhile, down at the Mellen House, here’s what Mayor Couglin, Dr. Dolan, Marshal Hilliard, Inspector Fleet, and pharmacist Eli Bence were doing back in Christmas 1893.

YOU GO GUYS!

I’ll be adding a few more between now and Christmas, so check back soon.  🙂