Cocoanut - Decoration Day

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

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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