Origins of Christmas Traditions and Customs
The article traces Christmas from its early designation as a holy day, noting December 25 set in the fourth century, its pagan roots in Druids and Saturnalia, the practice of gift giving tied to biblical homage or pagan influence, the Yule log and mistletoe symbolism, and the creation of Christmas carols to curb pagan revelry as recalled by the New York World.
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Judae
Jesus
England
New York World
Hindustani note on Christmas as Burradin in India
A historical extract notes that Indian Hindus and Muslims call Christmas the great day Burradin. It observes the phrase’s origin is unknown and contrasts Hindu festivals with Christmas as the Babe of Bethlehem’s influence.
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India
Bethlehem
Christmas in India Sparks Widespread Thought on Christ
Expressive phrase great day in India signals a festive build up with preparations in both European and native communities. While natives do not celebrate, Christians see Christmas as a trigger for inquiry about Jesus and the Christian faith, prompting discussion across a vast nation.
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India
London
Paris
Christmas Dinner Table Decor Tips From The Season
The article describes festive table styling with evergreens holly and sprays of wintergreen. It highlights chrysanthemums and Kiewes as favored flowers and urges rich bright red ribbons for warmth and fashion. Holly branches among draperies brighten apartment decor for a cheerful feast day look.
Christmas Superstitions Across Christmas Traditions
The New York Herald notes that Christmas births are linked to long held luck, recalls the chief cook bearing the boar's head at a historic Christmas dinner, and describes Cornwall's Christmas Eve children staying up for the Mock Yule log. It mentions the Twelfth cake with a bean and a pea determining monarchs of the ceremony.
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Cornwall
New York Herald
Phrase about seeing me at Boyer's Tailoring Parlors
I saw you at Boyer's Tailoring Parlors selecting that new suit. Please tell them this message and that I was there today.
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Boyer
Kindled Holy Fires in Christmas Reflections
A succinct, period tone meditation on Christmas as the central home festivity. Quotation from Robert Collyer frames the season as weaving family love and gratitude through midwinter days.
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Robert Collyer
Christmas Day Fire Side Gout Out Quote
A quirky quotation from Charles Dickens about Christmas day and staying by the fireside, noting a paradoxical sentiment of giving up crowds or activity on the holiday.
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Charles Dickens
A Christmas Lay in August Echoes of Winter
A playful poem contrasts Christmas imagery with a hot August day. The speaker laments deceit about truth and wealth, notes snowy panes and a warm hearth, while a street vendor’s cry and the toil for a paycheck intrude. The poem blends seasonal whimsy with labor and art demands.
Southern Railway booklet on resorts and travel features leaders
The passage describes an illustrated booklet issued by the Southern Railway Passenger Department about winter resort travel. It notes a request for a two cent stamp to Mr A Ben-Seeteer in Chattanooga Tenn to obtain a copy. It mentions leaders such as Veroou Hill Club Hunter Jehu Gibbsian at Levi's.
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Southern Railway
Senth
A. Ben- Seeteer
Chattanooga
Tenn
Veroou Hill Club
Hunter
Era
Jehu Gibbsaen
Levi's
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