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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Dec 23, 1980
Page
5
Erma Bombeck humor column about a husband unexpectedly shopping for men’s gifts. The wife reacts as bundles spill from bags revealing underwear, sweaters, slippers, a monogrammed bathrobe, a money clip, a wristband, and more. She considers two options: return his gifts or replace him with a new husband.
A reader urges bans on early election predictions after Carter conceded early. Other letters discuss Biaggi’s Sunday voting plan to boost turnout, and a teen advice column includes moving habits and Abby’s Teen Booklet offer.
A survey of children’s letters to Santa reveals requests for toys games and surprises. Names include Jake Sherry Hope and Shameika with details of gifts and greetings to Mrs Claus and Grandma. Bernice S Green asks for nothing for herself urging compassion over inflation.
Local brief items from December 23 1980 include community notices and short reports from Aiken South Carolina. Items cover civic updates and small recognitions with concise local details.
The Poinsettia, native to the Americas and popular worldwide, was discovered in Mexico by Joel Poinsett in 1828. Poinsett helped introduce it to the United States and aided the Smithsonian lineage. The plant’s red bracts symbolize Christmas and it thrives in warm rooms with bright indirect sun.
The piece explains how early Romans celebrated Saturnalia during the winter solstice seven day festival with public shutdowns and slaves freed, while Christians used the cover to celebrate Christmas. It notes days lengthen after solstice and gives basic sun angle facts for winter and summer sunlight.
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