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(Editorial Note: Part 250 of a series of further development in the early days that impacted Franklin County. Sources: Franklin County Citizen,1919,1920; Aberdeen NJ, Life History: Nellie Maxwell)
Lyon County Museum The tradition of getting a new outfit and hat for Easter originated in Europe. People would purchase new clothing and hats to celebrate the coming of spring and the meaning of Easter. After the American Civil War, the tradition of purchasing a new outfit, including an Easter bonnet caught on in the United States. The Easter bonnet was made even more popular after the release of Irving Berlin’s song, Easter Parade in 1933. The song is about citizens in New York City who attended Easter services at churches on Fifth Avenue and then strolled down the block showing of th...