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THE HISTORY AND SIGNIFICANCE OF ALICE DAY
“Alice Day” is named in honor of Alice Liddell, one of three daughters of ecclesiastical dean of Christ Church, Oxford Henry Liddell and his wife, Lorina Liddell, whom Carrol became close friends with, particularly the mother and three daughters. The other two girls were named Ina and Edith, and all would play a huge role in Carrol’s life.
The first time Carrol met young Alice and her sisters was on the day of April 25th, 1856. He would soon take the girls out on regular picknick adventures down the river, where the photographer and writer would capture the hearts and imaginations of the girls through fantastic tales. It was in 1862 on one such picknick adventure that Carrol told what would later become one of the worlds most successful and most memorable stories, that being “Alices Adventures in Wonderland,” which also became the then ten-year old Alice’s favorite tale.
It is widely believed that Carrol was a girl lover, as his special interest in photography centered on little girls, both with and without clothing. Over fifty-percent of his surviving works feature these girls, and over 24 years he mastered the artform. His photos and sketches were in direct conflict with the ideals and presumptions of the Victorian Era, as they were recognizable by their lack of Victorian symbolism. In his art, the girls he adored were allowed to simply be themselves, unhindered by expectation or restricted by propriety.
It is believed that young Alice Liddell and Carrol had something of a close intimate relationship, however, the diary of Carrol notably is missing all entries from April 1858 to May 1862.
When Carrol first told the Liddell sisters what would later become “Alice in Wonderland,” Alice begged him to write the story down for her which he wouldn’t do for some time. Months later, he presented her with the manuscript of the tale, then called “Alice's Adventures Under Ground.” This manuscript would later be sold by the adult Alice after the death of her husband so that she could maintain the estate and lifestile she had come accustomed to.
In June of 1863, the Liddells and Carrol would unfortunately have a falling out, of which fats to this date are still not clear.
Some believe that Carrol intended to wed Alice but was rejected by the family as they imagined someone more suitable for her. This was not due to their difference in age, as it was quite common during that time for young girls to wed older suiters; A notable example in this can be found in John Ruskin falling deeply in love with a twelve-year old girl, and even Carrol’s own brother, who sought to marry a 14 year-old but then postponed the arrangement for six years.
Other’s believe that the separation may have been due to gossip concerning Ina’s becoming too attached to Carrol.
Sadly, it is difficult to be clear of anything, as biographers seem to disagree on many things concerning the Liddells and Carrol, but there is no doubt that Carrol and Alice had something of a special connection as she was considered to be his favorite subject to photograph and sketch. Additionally, Carrol’s diary is missing the page that may contain the real truth behind the parting of ways.
Alice would later name one of her three sons “Caryl,” to which she would later reject the notion that he was named after Carrol. So many open questions with no answers.
Most of Carrol’s photography would later be returned to the families of the subjects he photographed or destroyed as the general views of the times changed, though four nudes have since surfaced. Again, consider that 50% of his surviving sketches and photos feature the little girls of which he admired and loved for their open beauty and joy.
Carrol would stay away from the Liddells for six months, returning only in December of that year, though the closeness seemed to have been lost, possibly as Carrol and Dean Henry harbored conflicting views on college politics.
Nevertheless, regardless of how things really played out and why, we now celibrate the joy and magic of girl love every year on April 25th in honor of the relationship that many scholars still debate.
It is in Alices name we come together as girl lovers to take pride in who and what we are as we stand in direct opposition of the views and unethical morals of todays society, much like Mr. Charles Dodgson, whom we all remember most fondly as Lewis Carrol did nearly two centuries ago.
It is on this day we remember the history of girl love in general, both morning the sacrifices and condemnations of those who came before us, as well as taking heart in the spirit that drives our daring to dream of a much better future for all of us.
On this day, many girl lovers watch movies featuring their favorite starlets, or feature subject matter related to girl love. Some of us spend time with those special little friends of ours who make life so much more worth living simply by seeing them smile and express themselves in their most wonderful ways, and others come together in communion and celebration of who and what we are.
It is not about “pedophile cults” abducting children, using secret teddy bear symbols to communicate our insidious intent or taking joy in the harm of children in any way, nor is it some sort of masochistic declaration against all things loving and wholesome. The garbage I’ve read from the mainstream suggests that that’s what Alice Day is all about, but I assure you, this day, and us, are much more benign than that.
There is Pride Day, and then there is Alice Day. You can look at the two as being similar in nature. This is the one day we give ourselves to be free to express our honest love of little girls. This is the day we keep, to remember what came before, and what we all hope to someday see in the future. There is no malicious intent to do harm; That’s not what the relationship of Alice and Carrol was about, and that’s not what we as girl lovers are about.
When I first learned of this day and its significance, I was floored. I mean, here’s all this history and culture that normies and antis would much rather pretend doesn’t exist. Either that, or they stain simply because they don’t understand us or our orientation. What they don’t understand, they fear, what they fear, they seek to erase.
And yet, here we still stand. Here we still exist. The older generation passing down our heritage and history to the younger generation, year after year, spreading awareness of what we’re all about and keeping the spirit of Alice and Carrol and more importantly, the spirit of girl love alive, persisting ever onward, a stubborn torch in a sea of darkness that refuses to be snuffed out because of an intolerant society.
That’s what Alice Day truly is, at least to me, and I believe to many others.
Remember, you’re not a monster because of your attractions. You’re not the evil in the world that people think you are. To those of you reading this far, I have this to say…
Stay true to yourselves and to your hearts. You are valid, your feelings are valid. Dare to dream of a better day when nons and MAPs alike can view each other as equals rather than them seeing us as some disgusting parasites.
Pro C, Anti C, neutral, undecided, self-accepting, still struggling, confident, afraid, out loud and proud or secluded and secretive; No matter what part of the toybox you come from, you are still one of us, you still matter, and you are still valid.
They can try to bury us, erase us completely from this world, but our love and who we are will continue, even if we’re snuffed out one by one. There will always be a Lewis Carrol, and there will always be a ten year-old Alice who refuses to have their love condemned and invalidated. This is a fact that they will never understand until the day they stop hating us and start listening to what we and our hearts have to say.
A couple of pages worth checking out for more information:
https://www.newgon.net/wiki/Charles_Dodgson
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alice_Liddell
If you made it this far, then have a song for your listening pleasure:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NN6J-aYI0d4
“Alice Day” is named in honor of Alice Liddell, one of three daughters of ecclesiastical dean of Christ Church, Oxford Henry Liddell and his wife, Lorina Liddell, whom Carrol became close friends with, particularly the mother and three daughters. The other two girls were named Ina and Edith, and all would play a huge role in Carrol’s life.
The first time Carrol met young Alice and her sisters was on the day of April 25th, 1856. He would soon take the girls out on regular picknick adventures down the river, where the photographer and writer would capture the hearts and imaginations of the girls through fantastic tales. It was in 1862 on one such picknick adventure that Carrol told what would later become one of the worlds most successful and most memorable stories, that being “Alices Adventures in Wonderland,” which also became the then ten-year old Alice’s favorite tale.
It is widely believed that Carrol was a girl lover, as his special interest in photography centered on little girls, both with and without clothing. Over fifty-percent of his surviving works feature these girls, and over 24 years he mastered the artform. His photos and sketches were in direct conflict with the ideals and presumptions of the Victorian Era, as they were recognizable by their lack of Victorian symbolism. In his art, the girls he adored were allowed to simply be themselves, unhindered by expectation or restricted by propriety.
It is believed that young Alice Liddell and Carrol had something of a close intimate relationship, however, the diary of Carrol notably is missing all entries from April 1858 to May 1862.
When Carrol first told the Liddell sisters what would later become “Alice in Wonderland,” Alice begged him to write the story down for her which he wouldn’t do for some time. Months later, he presented her with the manuscript of the tale, then called “Alice's Adventures Under Ground.” This manuscript would later be sold by the adult Alice after the death of her husband so that she could maintain the estate and lifestile she had come accustomed to.
In June of 1863, the Liddells and Carrol would unfortunately have a falling out, of which fats to this date are still not clear.
Some believe that Carrol intended to wed Alice but was rejected by the family as they imagined someone more suitable for her. This was not due to their difference in age, as it was quite common during that time for young girls to wed older suiters; A notable example in this can be found in John Ruskin falling deeply in love with a twelve-year old girl, and even Carrol’s own brother, who sought to marry a 14 year-old but then postponed the arrangement for six years.
Other’s believe that the separation may have been due to gossip concerning Ina’s becoming too attached to Carrol.
Sadly, it is difficult to be clear of anything, as biographers seem to disagree on many things concerning the Liddells and Carrol, but there is no doubt that Carrol and Alice had something of a special connection as she was considered to be his favorite subject to photograph and sketch. Additionally, Carrol’s diary is missing the page that may contain the real truth behind the parting of ways.
Alice would later name one of her three sons “Caryl,” to which she would later reject the notion that he was named after Carrol. So many open questions with no answers.
Most of Carrol’s photography would later be returned to the families of the subjects he photographed or destroyed as the general views of the times changed, though four nudes have since surfaced. Again, consider that 50% of his surviving sketches and photos feature the little girls of which he admired and loved for their open beauty and joy.
Carrol would stay away from the Liddells for six months, returning only in December of that year, though the closeness seemed to have been lost, possibly as Carrol and Dean Henry harbored conflicting views on college politics.
Nevertheless, regardless of how things really played out and why, we now celibrate the joy and magic of girl love every year on April 25th in honor of the relationship that many scholars still debate.
It is in Alices name we come together as girl lovers to take pride in who and what we are as we stand in direct opposition of the views and unethical morals of todays society, much like Mr. Charles Dodgson, whom we all remember most fondly as Lewis Carrol did nearly two centuries ago.
It is on this day we remember the history of girl love in general, both morning the sacrifices and condemnations of those who came before us, as well as taking heart in the spirit that drives our daring to dream of a much better future for all of us.
On this day, many girl lovers watch movies featuring their favorite starlets, or feature subject matter related to girl love. Some of us spend time with those special little friends of ours who make life so much more worth living simply by seeing them smile and express themselves in their most wonderful ways, and others come together in communion and celebration of who and what we are.
It is not about “pedophile cults” abducting children, using secret teddy bear symbols to communicate our insidious intent or taking joy in the harm of children in any way, nor is it some sort of masochistic declaration against all things loving and wholesome. The garbage I’ve read from the mainstream suggests that that’s what Alice Day is all about, but I assure you, this day, and us, are much more benign than that.
There is Pride Day, and then there is Alice Day. You can look at the two as being similar in nature. This is the one day we give ourselves to be free to express our honest love of little girls. This is the day we keep, to remember what came before, and what we all hope to someday see in the future. There is no malicious intent to do harm; That’s not what the relationship of Alice and Carrol was about, and that’s not what we as girl lovers are about.
When I first learned of this day and its significance, I was floored. I mean, here’s all this history and culture that normies and antis would much rather pretend doesn’t exist. Either that, or they stain simply because they don’t understand us or our orientation. What they don’t understand, they fear, what they fear, they seek to erase.
And yet, here we still stand. Here we still exist. The older generation passing down our heritage and history to the younger generation, year after year, spreading awareness of what we’re all about and keeping the spirit of Alice and Carrol and more importantly, the spirit of girl love alive, persisting ever onward, a stubborn torch in a sea of darkness that refuses to be snuffed out because of an intolerant society.
That’s what Alice Day truly is, at least to me, and I believe to many others.
Remember, you’re not a monster because of your attractions. You’re not the evil in the world that people think you are. To those of you reading this far, I have this to say…
Stay true to yourselves and to your hearts. You are valid, your feelings are valid. Dare to dream of a better day when nons and MAPs alike can view each other as equals rather than them seeing us as some disgusting parasites.
Pro C, Anti C, neutral, undecided, self-accepting, still struggling, confident, afraid, out loud and proud or secluded and secretive; No matter what part of the toybox you come from, you are still one of us, you still matter, and you are still valid.
They can try to bury us, erase us completely from this world, but our love and who we are will continue, even if we’re snuffed out one by one. There will always be a Lewis Carrol, and there will always be a ten year-old Alice who refuses to have their love condemned and invalidated. This is a fact that they will never understand until the day they stop hating us and start listening to what we and our hearts have to say.
A couple of pages worth checking out for more information:
https://www.newgon.net/wiki/Charles_Dodgson
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alice_Liddell
If you made it this far, then have a song for your listening pleasure:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NN6J-aYI0d4