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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Dec 23, 1969
Page
11
A survey of Christmas beliefs notes that ivy and holly bring misfortune while mistletoe signifies luck. Doors opened at midnight on Christmas Eve dispel spirits, with leaves of trimming tied to trees promised crops. First entrant must be dark-haired. redheads forbidden. Dreams in the twelve nights offer forecasts, and turning the mattress breaks the omen.
Advice to select toys by child stage and interests. Focus on safety, durability, and practical use. fresh ideas include building sets, wheel toys, art materials, and role play. Emphasizes watching play, age-appropriate detail, and features like non marking floors and rust resistance.
The article surveys diverse New Year customs across nations. It notes varied start dates from September to June, medieval March 25 arrivals in Europe, and legends like E Cid rallying with sherry. It contrasts Japan’s birthday joke birthday chant with Otanjobi Omedeto Gozaimasu and Russia’s cannon salutes at midnight. It also mentions Italians extending Yuletide revelry to twelve days post Christmas.
Use pine cones as decorations during Christmas. They can stay natural or be coated with Citux gold or silver spray for texture and shine. Dip a hand in a plastic bag to hold the cone while rotating it, then edge-dip in glitter. Hang on trees or cluster for a welcoming door ornament with red satin ribbon cascade.
Reflecting on Christmas, the piece ponders how many ages peace has eluded earth and how many future ones lie ahead yet. It asserts gratitude on this one day for the gift of the Christ Child and for the rise of good will as a universal motto on His birth anniversary.
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