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The Victorian Christmas card contest at the Plainville Historical Society, 29 Pierce St., was a success, museum officials said. The historic center had nine entries: five adult and four children. There were 74 votes cast. There were only one and two votes separating the adult contestants.

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Photo courtesy of the Plainville Historical Society

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Winners of the Plainville Historical Society's first holiday card contest are, from left, to right, Barbara Scott, first place adult; Ellen S. Couture, second place adult; Morgen LaCombe, first place children; and Wyatt LaCombe, second place children.

Ghosts of Christmas past are not necessarily the scary kind we see in films such as "A Christmas Carol." They can be benign, funny, fun or sad.

At the Plainville Historic Center, "Christmases Past" are preserved with tender and considerate care. Folks who have entrusted their treasures to the historical society expect no less.

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Photo courtesy of Ruth S. Hummel

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At the Plainville Historic Center dolls are part of the holiday display. Town historian and columnist whimsically reflects on what happens after hours at the museum on Christmas Eve.