26 November

Born in 1807 — William Sidney Mount, American artist.

Above: Eel Spearing at Setauket, 1845

Also, born in 1912, American journalist Eric Sevareid.

Christmas is a necessity. There has to be at least one day of the year to remind us that we’re here for something else besides ourselves.

Previously on November 26, Mount & Eugène Ionesco.