Mary Paiva Drouin Oral History
Mary Paiva Drouin | Dancing Dolls
Mary Paiva Drouin (1922-2006) was a chef, flower arranger, and daughter of a first-generation Portuguese immigrant family. In this clip from a 2002 interview, she describes the joy of the now-lost tradition of caroling from house to house in the Island’s Portuguese neighborhoods on Christmas Eve. She sings Portuguese songs and plays the “dancing dolls” that were all a part of this celebration.
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DETAILS
| Title | Dancing Dolls |
|---|---|
| Date | 2002 |
| Type | Oral History |
| Thematic Collection | Oral History |
| Interviewer | Linsey Lee |