Christmas
History of Corrections in Maine
Holiday Traditions
Christmas Villains
Christmas Desserts
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This common Spanish phrase is used to wish other's a Merry Christmas.

Feliz Navidad

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Charleston Correctional Facility sits on the site of this former Air Force station.

Charleston Air Force Station

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The Romans celebrated "Saturnalia", a precursor to Christmas, at the end of December every year to celebrate this astronomical event.

The winter solstice

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Associated closely with the phrase, "Bah! Humbug!"

Ebenezer Scrooge

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This highly ridiculed dish has become unfashionable due to a reputation of being mass-produced and of 'questionable age'

The Fruitcake

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This type of tree is traditionally traditionally used as a Christmas tree.

Fir tree

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This facility opened in 1998 with an original rated capacity of 40.

Northern Maine Juvenile Detention Facility

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The Celts began the tradition of hanging this piece of Christmas decor originally intending to ward off evil spirits.

Mistletoe

200

Alan Rickman plays this villain in the popular Chrismas action flick "Die Hard"

Hans Gruber

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This dessert is often served with one end cut off and set atop the cake, or protruding from its side to resemble a chopped off branch.

Yule Log

300

This animated snowman has replaced Frosty as the most well known Christmas snowman.

Olaf from Disney's Frozen

300

This Maine correctional facility was established in 1919.

Maine Correctional Center

300

Enjoying Christmas in a sauna is a common family tradition most often attributed to this country.

Finland

300

This villain suffers from acute Cardiomegaly.

The Grinch

300

This controversial drink is often described as an "alcoholic custard".

Egg nog

400

According to "It's a Wonderful Life", this happens every time the bell rings.

An angel gets its wings

400

Long Creek was originally established by the Maine Legislature under this name.

The Boys' Training Center

400

This fast casual brand has become a cultural staple for Japan to eat on Christmas Day.

Kentucky Fried Chicken

400

This burlap sack of horror kidnaps Santa Claus before being turned into a pile of worms.

Oogie Boogie from Nightmare Before Christmas

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Folklore suggests this treat was given to children during a church's services to help keep them quiet.

Candy cane

500

After getting 12 days of presents from the song "The Twelve Days of Christmas", you would have this many presents.

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This type of stone was found in the quarry beneath the original Maine State Prison.

Limestone

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The Caganer is a common addition to the nativity scene in Catalan (part of Spain) culture.  The Caganer is often portrayed doing this act in the nativity scene.

Defacating

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This villain doesn't let being bound to a wheelchair stop him from using his ownership of the bank for foul ends.

Mr. Potter from It's a Wonderful Life

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These biscuits were imported from England in the early 20th century and were named after P.T. Barnum.  These now go by a less controversial name.

Animal Crackers

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