Care of Christmas Plants From the Florist to Home Keepers
The article advises how to extend the life of Christmas plants after delivery. It covers watering, heat, and light needs, noting that poinsettias fade after winter, suggesting giveaways or repurposing plants if needed. It includes specific guidance for avarions, cyclamen, bulbs, Nettle ardisias, geraniums, heather, orange and lemon trees, ferns, maidenhair adiantum, and azaleas, stressing soil drying between waterings and avoiding overwatering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maidenhall
Christmas and plant care tips in a breezy note
The fragment blends floral guidance on sun exposure for crotons narcissus and ferns with a Christmas poem recounting Tornea’s three hour day. It mentions Adiantum caution against drafts and ends with a festive wish for Merry Christmas and a happy New Year.
Origin of St Nicholas Santa Claus Christmas Gift Idea
A history of St Nicholas as bishop of Myra and the origins of Christmas gifts. It traces the shift from a traveling gift bringer with a mask and wig to the stocking tradition, noting the Dutch and German influences and the role of Saint Nicholas in guiding children’s behavior before Christmas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pres Teuta
St. Nicholas
Santa Cluug
Myra
Christus Lethus
Manders
Holland
Nuecht Clubes
Germany
Christmas Evergreen Traditions and House Decorations
The custom of decking houses and doorways at Christmas with evergreens derives from ancient practices. An old belief held that sylvan spirits gathered around evergreens and remained unfrozen until spring, giving good omen, which helped Christmas trees come into use.
Old Christmas Sayings and Legends From Christmas Night to Lent
A compilation of rustic proverbs and lore about Christmas and related feasts. It includes various rhymes about Christmas and Yule, references to Christmas pies and feasts, the idea of Christmas lasting all year, a Christmas Eve legend from Upper Canada, and a myth of deer kneeling before the Great Spirit on Christmas night. It also notes Waglum bees said to sing at midnight on Christmas Eve.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Llewison
Upper Canada
When Christmas Comes in a Child's Simple Verse
A nostalgic verse from Abigail Williams Burton reflects a child’s view of Christmas mornings at school and home. The speaker cherishes small acts of sharing and care, while noting excitement for snow, sledding, fort building, and family laughter during the holiday season. The piece sits beside a dated gift guide listing items for men and women.
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Santa Claus
Steve
Akron
Iowa
Range
Tornea
Bald
Tay
Pasch
St. Andrew
Aeral
Burkram
Lis
Jenny
Ant
Abigail Willams Burton
J. Nicholas
Paul Wendt
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