December 24, 1860: The South Carolina Declaration of Independence

One hundred and fifty years ago, the nation was about to celebrate Christmas, the last Christmas the country would have in peace for over four very long years.  On this day in 1860, South Carolina published its Declaration of Independence, which notes that the reason for the separation is slavery.  The South Carolina Declaration of Independence:

Hark the Herald Angels Sing

Something for a Christmas Eve. Hark the Herald Angels Sing combined with Renaissance Masters praising in paint Madonna and Child.