William L Bird, Jr - Holidays on Display November 14, 2007

Get in the holiday spirit with author William L. Bird, Jr., historian and curator at the National Museum of American History, Smithsonian Institution, with a look at the history of holiday lights, displays and parades. Bird is the author of the 'Holidays on Display,' a new book that traces the evolution of commercial holiday decorations and rituals. A reception and book signing will follow the program. Also on display will be items from HSP's Wanamaker collection.