“Hard Times” – A holiday message amid economic depression in the Coal Region | 1839

Discover a heartfelt holiday message from 1839, shared by the Pottsville Miners' Journal editor during tough economic times. Amidst depression, he calls on readers to celebrate Christmas and New Year by uplifting spirits and helping those in need. Read the full story.

“Holiday Greetings” – A December 1944 advertisement for Stegmaier Brewery wished customers a “Victorious New Year”

A patriotic, holiday-themed beer advertisement from the Wilkes-Barre-based Stegmaier Brewing Company appeared in December 1944.

Letters from War – Holiday greetings from the front lines in Nazi Germany, November 1944

Desperate to share Christmas cheer and hopes for a happy New Year, Pfc. Irvin Schwartz wished holiday greetings to friends and family through the newspaper.