The Evolution of Our Christmas by Jos E Varela
A historical study tracing Christmas origins to ancient solstice rites and pagan festivals. The piece links December solstice celebrations in Mithra, Dionysus, Saturnalia, and Druids to modern Christmas customs such as gift giving, Yule logs, and house decorations. It notes the gradual adoption by early Christians and the shifting date of festive observances.
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E. Varela
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St. Nicholas
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India
Dionysus
Zeus
Soma
Italy
Saturn
Rome
Frey
Origins of Christmas customs and Santa Claus explained
A historical overview traces how pagan and Christian roots blend in Christmas traditions. It covers holly wreaths, the German origin of the Christmas tree, Saturnalian and Egyptian influences, the Jewish Feast of Dedication candles, medieval tall candles, and the evolution of Santa Claus from Saint Nicholas. It notes the loss of original significance as peace and goodwill prevail.
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Germany
Egypt
America
Christ
Santa Claus
Lycia
Nicholas
Waiters Health Check at Big New York Hotels
New York reports German style health oversight for hotel staff to protect guests. A Broadway hotel with 450 servants began inspections, discarding 12 who refused. Sanitarian advocates federal health authority for interstate carriage sanitation exploring dining car waiter exams amid public concern over disease transmission.
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New York
Broadway
Congress
Saved From Awful Death by King's New Discovery
Fayetteville North Carolina man recounts how his sister recovered from consumption after trying Dr King s New Discovery. He credits it with curing her cough and improving her health. The ad touts it as best medicine for coughs colds lagrippe asthma croup and bronchial troubles with trial bottles free and guaranteed by local firms. Engines for sale also advertised with contact number.
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Fayetteville
N. C
W. J. Smith & Bro
H. R. Palmer & Sons
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