Give a sleighing party. Start immediately after a mid-day dinner and
get home before the sun sets.
Every one should attach a knot of tri-colored ribbon to his coat or
jacket. The horses, sleighs and whips must be decked with flags and
streamers.
When on the road sing songs of freedom. “John Brown’s body lies
mouldering in the grave.” “In the beauty of the lilies Christ was born
across the sea,” etc.
Have a snowball game. Choose sides and decide who can pitch the
farthest.
Balance a snowball on the end of a cane, and note which boy can longest
keep it from falling.
Try a snowshoe race by picked players.
Make an immense snowball. When it can be made no larger, let three
persons stand on the top. The tallest should stand in the centre and
wave the flag. One of the party should take a snap shot at that moment,
for future amusement.
Arrange a skating party the day before, and test each one’s skill on
the ice—who can skate the most rapidly,—who can exhibit the most
figures, etc.
Give an up-to-date military tournament on skates. Example, America and
Spain.
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If there is neither snow, nor ice, have a bicycle match. Trim the
bicycle with red, white and blue. Each rider should wear the same
colors. The match may be simply a question of speed. In that case be
careful to indicate the distance. Competent judges should witness the
start and close of the race.
All difficult questions must be decided by an umpire.