Confession: we use these sources to amuse ourselves as well.
From various U.S., England, and Australian Censuses, 1860-1930, here is the Reference department's list of holiday-related names. These are all actual names of actual people:
Santa Claus
Elf Nelson
Toy Popwell
Mary Nativity Tambourine
Tree McFatridge
Wreath Spicer
Feliz Navidad
Joe Apple Pie
Frosty Jones
Chestnut Brown
Myrrh Hamilton
Turkey Crisp
Candy Cane
Betsy Reindeer
Happy holidays, everyone!
This post originally appeared 12/19/07.
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What a great holiday post! LOL
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