24 Dec 1913
Page 1
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Newspaper
Ackley World
Location
Ackley, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 24, 1913
Page
1
The article discusses Christmas gifts and customs, noting poor quality toys and bright colored books. It recalls historic Yuletide practices in Merry England, including the tradition of large Christmas peacocks, boar’s head dishes, and the origin of Boxing Day with Christmas boxes carried by generous donors.
The article notes a tradition that a girl not kissed under mistletoe risks a year without marriage. It traces the custom to ancient Scandinavian lore, where a kiss carried sacred meaning and was linked to the apostolic came in.
An article outlines several festive gift presentation ideas for Christmas. It describes the traditional tree with family gatherings, gift hiding in boxes with cards, and the use of stockings filled with treats. It also suggests a Jack Horner style gift pie using a bran tub with ribbons and tags, ornamented with greens and holly berries for a communal reveal.
Advice on choosing gifts that suit a boy’s interests, whether indoor or outdoor, from engines to tools and sports gear. Includes old prognostications about Christmas day and the coming year, noting date-related omens and seasonal hopes.
A short child friendly verse by W. 8. Holland describes a girl seeking a real live dog as the best Christmas present rather than dolls and toys, expressing simple desire for companionship and a pet to love.
An old article explains how holiday greens are sourced across the United States. It notes most Christmas trees come from New England, Michigan, Wisconsin, and Minnesota, with holly from New England and the Alleghenies and mistletoe from southern states. A short fiction aside describes Tommy and Luke fishing, returning late with a few small ash.
The spag movement has grown rapidly in recent years. The name comes from the initials of a Chicago formed organization, the Society For the Prevention of Unnecessary Giving. Some members give no presents, others restrict gifts to family.
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