Give the children pencils and paper. Let them write out their resolutions for the New Year. These may be grave or funny as desired. Give calendars as souvenirs.
LINCOLN'S DAY
Recite poems about Lincoln. Tell stories about him. Explain why "Uncle
Tom's Cabin" is a suitable book to read on this day.
If possible give tableaux suited to the occasion. Those taken from
Uncle Tom's Cabin are eminently suitable.
VALENTINE PARTY
The evening is opened with the playing of a game of hearts. Each lady receives a red paper heart, and is requested to write her name on the back of it. The hearts are shuffled and put in a bowl; the men's hearts are put in another bowl. A lady chooses a heart from the men's bowl, then a man chooses from the ladies' bowl. The lady is partner for the evening of the man whose heart she drew and vice versa.
Valentines are given, and are read aloud by the recipient. Comic ones are admissible if not vulgar. Valentine mottoes also are given.
WASHINGTON'S BIRTHDAY
A Martha Washington party in costume with a supper in Colonial time style. Dance the Minuet and old-time dances.