WINGHAM – Memories were shared with laughter and nostalgia during the Wingham Historical Society’s final meeting of 2023, held at the Alice Munro Library on Dec. 13. Members and their guests remembered and honoured a local man whose Christmas lights display on Leopold Street in Wingham, dubbed Fairyland, astounded folks from far and wide for three decades. Additionally, they discussed the truth and myths around an odd Christmas tradition. They learned more about Victorian-style Christmas themes, which were very popular in days past. The Christmas Pickle Bill Farnell shared his findings in searching for the truth of the ‘Christmas Pickle,’ and two lucky people went home with their own pickle ornament. Farnell said, “Back when I was much younger –…
