Grass Valley Santa Claus Delivers Gifts Despite Rain
In Grass Valley California a lasting Christmas custom honors Mrs Hansen's idea of donation day. Each year more than 1000 students bring small gifts to school for the less fortunate while a brass band leads a procession of wagons carrying donated items. Rain or shine Santa Claus continues to preside over the cheerful event.
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Grass Valley
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Mra, Hansen
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Autobiography of a Christmas Gift Passed Along Each Christmas
An autobiographical tale of a knit slipper gift made by Miss Susanna Sikes to a young pastor and sent along each Christmas to various recipients across the continent. The object travels through hands as a light moral about gifts and exchange before returning to its maker on Christmas Eve.
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de Brown
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Nine days of wanderings mark Mexican Christmas customs
The article describes Mexico's nine day Christmas observance ending on Christmas Eve. Families host nightly wanderings where participants seek shelter at doors, then gather in a final large room for cold meats, cakes, and wine. Children wear costumes, and a piñata or pot is broken to release gifts, with the winner assuming a seat of honor.
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Mexico
Joseph
Jesus
Hach
Pnally
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