Dear Sherlockians,
Christmas is approaching and the question posed by Tim is a timely one
indeed.How DID they celebrate Yuletide?There certainly was no Christmas tree
nor do I recall the two singing carols(imagine, if they did!) alongwith Mrs
Hudson on the piano and Holmes on his violin.Did they exchange presents?What
about St Niclaus(Santa Claus?)
I think this calls for all of us to open our"Case books" and novellas and
look for the answers.I recollect a Christmas goose in one of the stories.Was it
"The Blue Carbuncle" that Nikhil is talking about, or was it the Beryl Coronet?
I recall that it had to do with a stolen precious stone,which was found inside
the said Christmas goose.I shall refresh my musty memory with a glass of sherry
and a long, deep dive into my "case book" and be right back with an answer,even
if they didn't, indeed,celebrate Christmas at all!
Regards to all,
VP SINGHA
Nikhil Prasad Ojha <npojha@...> wrote: At least on the occasion
of the BLUE CARBUNCLE, they seem to have celebrated
it separately: the account began with Dr. Watson visiting the master a
couple of days after Christmas "with the intention of wishing him the
compliments of the season"

Any other references?


On 12/12/05, Tim Symonds <tim.symonds@...> wrote:
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> Dear Pinaki, I'd like to know if your paper is accessible on-line, as it
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> Re. Sherlock Holmes, how did Watson and he celebrate Christmas, if indeed
> they did? Any references anyone?
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> Tim
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> This December again
> seems to be a rather prosperous one for our Society, with plenty of new
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> am, however, relieved that our prolific Sumal is returning, and so we can
> look forward to another intense session of internet postings! Sridhar,
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