Gifts vary as Santa across the globe at Christmas
The article describes how different cultures distribute gifts at Christmas. It notes Santa Claus in America and Holland’s St. Nicholas, English trees, Finland's elves, Italy's Befana, Brazil's Papa Noel, and Spanish traditions. It highlights diverse messengers and customs beyond the familiar Santa image.
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Santa Claus
Santa
Holland
St. Nicholas
Finland
Italy
Befona
Brazil
Papa Noel
Yule Tree Could Prove Hazardous
Austin cautionary notice on Christmas tree fires with nationwide and Texas figures. Fire experts urge safety steps from selecting a small freshly cut tree to water storage keep away from heat sources and ensure UL labeled lights. Remove tree when needles fall to prevent fire risk.
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Austin
Texas
Texas Insurance Assn
Underwriters’ Laboratories, Inc
Elaborate Floats Promote Seasonal Mexican Parades
Elaboration of festive floats accompanies eight nights of religious processions in Mexico with Joseph and Mary figures leading the parade. On the ninth night a sacred ceremony centers on the manger Babe. The practice of branding sheep with tar causes significant wool industry losses due to staining and fabric rejection.
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Mexico
Joseph
Mary
Mohawk Indians Live in Modern Brooklyn Apartments
About 4000 Mohawk Indians reside in comfortable modern apartments in Brooklyn New York sharing the neighborhood with other residents. The note highlights their integration into urban life and housing stability within the city.
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Brooklyn
New York
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