January 1826

Overview

In January 1826, the custom of replacing New Year visits with donation cards spread throughout Tyrol. The parish of Mais near Merano successfully used this new practice for the first time to collect a considerable sum in support of needy schoolchildren.

Articles

12 January 1826Der Bote für Tirol1819–18294 tags

New Year's Charity Cards and Support for Impoverished Schoolchildren in Mais

Across Tyrol, the practice of replacing reciprocal New Year's courtesy visits with charitable donation cards is gaining ground. For the first time, the parish of Mais near Meran collected a notable sum through this initiative to assist impoverished schoolchildren.

Poor relief
Mais
School system
Charity

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