Cocoanut - Decoration Day

Cocoanuts were a treat for children on Decoration Day, now Memorial Day. The cocoanuts became a tradition when children began buying them at the Andover Spa on Elm Street.

See

• Andover Townsman, June 1, 2006.
• "Bessie Goldsmith's work helps crack 'cocoanut' question," Andover Townsman, June 15, 2006, p. 40.

See attached

• The Townwoman's Andover by Bessie Goldsmith, page 67 (R974.45 Gol)

...Cocoanut and Decoration Day.... click to enlarge

--Eleanor 17:21, February 2, 2006 (EST)

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