The 12 Beers of Christmas: The Italian Hall Massacre

Published: Dec. 16, 2016, midnight

b'The Italian Hall Disaster was a tragedy that occurred on December 24, 1913, in Calumet, Michigan. Seventy-three men, women, and children, mostly striking mine workers and their families, were crushed to death in a stampede when someone falsely shouted \\u201cfire\\u201d at a crowded Christmas party. Lump of Coal beer is served!'