A Christmas Carol by Charles Dickens (1843) Story of the Workhouse Blues. The workhouse began with, I guess, good intentions, way back in 1388, with the Statute of Cambridge, designed to combat labour ...

Christmas in the workhouse and more in days gone by. Story by Alex Cooper • 1mo. The Isle of Wight County Press has been bringing the news to Islanders since 1884.

How those in an Irish workhouse during the Great Hunger spent Christmas Day. The year 1847 is known in Irish history as Black ’47. It was, possibly, the worst year of the Great Irish Famine.

Whataburger may be closed Christmas Day, but don't worry, they're not the only food game in town. Dunkin', Denny's and IHOP locations will be open, though it's best to call ahead and double check ...

The first day of Hanukkah and Christmas have only coincided a handful of times since 1900, according to the Jewish Federations of North America. The holidays started on the same day in 1910, 1921 ...

For more restaurants open on Christmas Day in the D.C. area, check out OpenTable’s website. It’s best to call restaurants ahead of Christmas Day to confirm hours and availability.

The hours for Ruth’s Chris Steak House on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day are 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. and 3 p.m. to 8 p.m., respectively. Location : 950 Jordan Creek Parkway, West Des Moines Contact ...

To begin the day, the New York Knicks’ 117-114 win over the San Antonio Spurs averaged 4.91 million viewers, making it the most-watched Christmas Day opener in 13 years and up 98% vs. the ...

If you have some spare time this Christmas and are hoping to spread some holiday cheer, D.C.-area nonprofits are still looking for help. “It’s a good way to give and share in the spirit of the ...

On Christmas Day 1941 I was one of several thousand servicemen on the troop ship "Duchess of Bedford", which had left Liverpool on November 13th bound for the Far East. To while away some time I ...

KAHN: Christmas Eve, there was the traditional parade of the Latin Patriarch entering Bethlehem. It was quiet, though. There's usually these very cute scout troops that lead the procession in.

Post offices closed Christmas Day; express delivery only. Advertisement. MBTA: Subways, buses, commuter rail, the RIDE, and ferry routes will operate on regular weekday schedule on Christmas Eve.