Christmas customs blend past and present origins
A compact article traces Christmas origins from St Francis and St Nicholas through Dutch, German, and Nordic traditions to modern American celebrations. It notes evergreen trees, holly, mistletoe, gift giving, Christmas cards, and the influence of Luther and Victoria, with regional legends and the evolution of Santa Claus.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Francis
San Nicolaas
Americas
Newhould
Gordon E. Frennd
York
England
Assisi
Jesus
America
Francis
Greece
Freund
Patras
Lebanon
Europe
St. Nicholas
San Nicholaas
Assoc
Germany
Christ
Hegan
Martin Luther
W. C. Dobson
Amer
Louis
Prang
Boston
of Assisi
Denmark
Red Cross
Santa Claus Post Office Receives Record Letters
The Santa Claus Post Office in Indiana reports over 10 000 letters from foreign children this season. Postmaster Reinke forwards foreign requests to Monastery for translation while Brownies and monks help prepare responses. The Santa Claus office handles more than 3 000 000 pieces of mail annually during the holidays.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Meinrad
Santa Claus
Amer
Arthur E. Summerfield
Summerfield
Indiana
Santa
Jane
Christmas activities and ship traffic noted in Alexandria Dalton area
Alexandria reports Miss Pam Stone from Edgewood nursing home and troop 114 members visiting Lafayette for a Christmas convocation with carols and Santa Claus. The same column notes Duluth Superior harbor vessel traffic up 19 percent and a report that West German Defense Minister Franz Josef Strauss plans a mid January U S visit to discuss defense issues with both administrations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alexandria
George Powless
Lafayette
Donald P.kead
Jones
E. John Sr
Pam Stone
Himr
Max Stone
Bradford Way
Pur- Nursing
Purdue University
Santa Claus
Sir George Powless
Ae Ak
Fred Powless
Jackson
Pike
Noadus Barrett
Pegsy Clancy
Barbara Crist
Sue Shafer
Beth Schmidt
Jody Zettel
Roseanne Willey
Karen Bowers
Cindy Bradford
Mary Jo Byrnes
Barbara Foster
Marilyn Jones
Cindy Morgan
Liz Peck
Ann Schafwag
Tal. Fer
Kathy Sloan
Helen Thurber
Santa Janis Fetz
Mary Barrett
Judy Claus
Indiana
The
Kern
Jan Zettel
Helen Weaver
California
Nancilee Jones
Igerpiatenia
Sumyner
Duluth, Minn
UPD
Duluth-Superior
Bor
Army Engineers
North Pole
Fairbanks
Alaska
Colorado
Springs
Colo
Lake Placid
Strauss
Bonn
UPS
Defense
Franz Josethe
United St ™ States
Defense Ministry
DePauw Madrigals Presented Under Mike Maine Direction
The DePauw Madrigals directed by Mike Maine performed Tuesday at Greencastle with the Collegians in a musical program in the Union Building. The event featured sixteen students in ski outfits and highlighted a joint act with the Collegians.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
DePauw Madrigals
Mike Maine
Roland Maine Andir
Maine
Roland
David
DePauw Wagene
Te Uabepeety
Warek Imadri
Greencastle
DePauw
Collegians
University
Madrid
Michzellgals
Points For Parents Mother Quote About Do Not Open Sticker
A mother voices defiance over a Do Not Open sticker saying she will exchange gifts Aunt Ada sent if she has time. The remark reflects holiday gift exchange tensions and family expectations.
Mitchell Announces Plans Return to Labor Field
Secretary of Labor James P. Mitchell said he will reopen field labor management work with an office in New York around February 15 and will consult for several firms. Chick Inn closed to the public on December 23.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A Mitchell
Washington
UPI
James P. Mitchell
Eisenhower
Mitchell
New York
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Fonwe
Martha Taylor
Central Avenue
Indiana Bell Telephone Company
Anderson
Taylor
Muncie
Telephone Pioneers of America
Hobart
Ind
John T. Ellerman
Navy
New Iberia
Lake Charles
Iles
Hoosier
Franklin, Ind
Billie Max Wertz
Franklin College
U.S. Navy
Newfoundland
Roy Wertz
Rt. 1
Edinburg
Betty
Sumvive
Post Office Department
Stockholm
Sweden
Yaud Uoruieau Seine
Anne Adams
Anderson Herald
Pattern Dept
West 17Th St
N.Y
First Methoson
Marjorie Sylvester
Dist Church
Lapel
Paisy DeLawter
Wilber
Enos Mullet
Harry Wiseman
Bobit
Fausett
Leland Stewart
Verne Manger
Will
Degner
Bud Erwin
Daryl Wood
Ward
Eugene Stout
Bob Wolfe
Lawrence Henry
Thomas Hodson
Jean Layton
By Hana Shelows
Apparel Plus Panorama Center
Donegal
Donegaus
W. 11Th
West 11Th
Evans
Cert SN Leate
Life
Tair
Needlecraft Dept
P.O
Casra
Russell Stover Candies
Russell Stover
Reehm
Broadway
Chick Inn
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