Clarendale College: Christmas on State St – Leslie Goddard

December 20, 2024 | 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm 2001 West Algonquin Road, Algonquin, IL 60102

For decades, Christmas in Chicago meant a trip or two to State Street to see the big department stores. And the stores went all-out for Christmas. This illustrated talk traces the history of Christmas celebrations on State Street. Photographs, ads, postcards, menus, and memorabilia trace cherished traditions – from the animated window displays and the Christmas parade to beloved characters like Uncle Mistletoe, the Cinnamon Bear and of course, Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer.