Origins Of Christmas In Many Lands And Traditions
Julia N. Moore outlines how Christmas customs arose in various countries and eras. The piece traces tree decorating to Martin Luther, Windsor Castle displays to Victoria and Albert, wassail to George Washington, Christmas cards to Henry Cole, mistletoe to Druids, the poinsettia to Dr. Joel Poinsett, and Santa Claus to Dutch German and English lore, ending with Christmas as a message of God’s love in Christ.
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Julia N. Moore
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Nancy Moore Thurmond
Sen. Strom Thurmond
Aiken
Rotary Club
Jesus
Martin Luther
Prince Albert
Victoria
Windsor Castle
Italy
France
Spain
Louisiana
America
George Washington
Delaware River
Ated
Henry Cole
John Horsley
England
New World
Joel Poinsett
Mexico
United States
Santa Claus
Santa
Nicholas
Myra
Asia Minor
Saint Nicholas
Sinter Klaas
Washington Irving
Clement Moore
New York City
St. Nicholas
Dear Abby letters on sewing work and family conflict
A reader seeks advice on turning away Agnes for alterations while Mildred remains, and Abby suggests directness via Mildred. A mother worries about exposing a child to her daughter’s sex life and potential loss of custody, with legal caveats. A wife confronts a husband’s denigration of a friend and a revealed past dating claim, prompting guidance to drop the dispute as a personal problem.
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Abby
Mildred
Agnes
Louise
Zzled
FDA Warns Against Miracle Reducing Products
FDA warns miracle weight loss devices and creams are often costly and ineffective. The agency cites dangerous methods such as soaking cloths and plastic suits, urging readers to ignore hype and request the free publication In Only Four Weeks for guidance.
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FDA
Food and Drug Administration
Consumer Information Center
Dept
Pueblo
Col
Consumer Information Index
Colo
HUD Rent Subsidy Program Opens Doors for Low Income Families
Federal HUD launches Section 8 Housing Assistance Payments to help seniors the disabled and low income renters. Eligible applicants certify with the local public housing authority then lease with participating landlords paying 15 to 25 percent of income while HUD covers the rest.
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Department of Housing and Urban Development
HUD
Public Housing Authority
PHA
Sarasota
Fla
Cherry Sausage Brunch Cakes For Bowl Game Cheer
Make 2 dozen 3 inch pancakes from mix. Layer 8 on bottom in a dish, top with bologna and butter, repeat, finish with pancakes. Pour a cherry pie filling and ginger ale mix over, bake 375 for 15 minutes. Serves 8.
Augusta College Dean's List honors 16 area students
Sixteen Augusta College students from Aiken County qualify for the fall quarter Dean's List. Named from North Augusta are Helen Adams, John Barden, Donna Bittle, Laura Bledsoe, Julie Bonds, Lydia Bonds, Patricia Campbell, Rhett Cregan, Timothy Davis, Julia Mealing, Lynn Tisdale, and Jane Twilley. From Jackson are Cynthia Branch and Charles Schoff Jr. Also on the list are Sandra Edwins of Belvedere and Elizabeth Good of Aiken. Pamela Price of Aiken selected for Who's Who among American High School Students. Patricia Scott of Aiken named to Ohio State autumn honor roll with 3.5 average.
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Augusta College
Aiken County
North Augusta
Helen S. Adams
John R. Barden
Donna L. Bittle
Laura E. Bledsoe
Julie P. Bonds
Lydia R. Bonds
Patricia Ann Campbell
Rhett P. Cregan
Timothy E. Davis
Julia K. Mealing
Lynn N. Tisdale
Jane Twilley
Jackson
Cynthia H. Branch
Charles Schoff Jr
Sandra M. Edwins
Belvedere
Elizabeth Anne Good
Aiken
Furnace Filters Need To Be Checked Regularly
Indoor comfort relies on clean air and proper heating. The Air Distribution Institute recommends monthly furnace filter cleaning and periodic replacement based on use, noting that replacing dirty filters yields better heat.
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New York
Solar Energy
Owens- Corning
Reston
The
Air Distribution Institute
Association of
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