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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Dec 23, 1968
Page
9
A compact tour through Christmas dining from medieval to modern times. The tale begins with a global rise of the roast turkey and plum pudding, tracing goose and venison as earlier festive staples, then moves to the boar's head feast and the shepherd and shepherdess legends echoed in carols.
The Canadian Toy Testing Council formed in 1960 to advise shoppers on safe, age appropriate toys. It urges parents to assess a child’s interests and abilities, favor versatile, well constructed sets, and consider durability, finish, and weathering while avoiding overly fragile or costly wind up toys.
The Candy, Chocolate and Confectionery Institute reports that the popular Christmas candy cane originated from a medieval superstition. Europeans used the cane shaped symbol with colored stripes to distract evil forces, though later beliefs focused more on the candy’s shape and sweetness.
Gathering and preparing pine cones for the season can be fun. Pine cones are popular for indoor Christmas decor. Clean cones thoroughly then spray with shellac to preserve and brighten. Turn off Christmas tree lights when you bed or leave home.
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