Did you know that while New England colonists considered Thanksgiving “the one day above all others” most Congregationalist families like the Reveres did not “keep” Christmas as a holiday? They did, however, often celebrate New Year’s Day by gathering with friends and family over festive food and drink while exchanging gifts like books.  This year we are marking the winter holiday season with book signings by local authors while David Neiman plays seasonal music on the hammered dulcimer in the…