C.C. Shackford, "Christmas Eve in Germany," c.1870, from the German's Quote - Were we any different? I think not, papa; for I recollect very wel

Were we any different? I think not, papa; for I recollect very well that I used to try to peep through the key-hole on Christmas Eve, and was greatly vexed that my good mother always hung a cloth before it. – C.C. Shackford, “Christmas Eve in Germany,” c.1870, from the German

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