Origin of the Christmas Tree Traced Through History
A historical survey traces the Christmas tree from Saint Columbanus in seventh century Europe to its spread in Germany, Austria and beyond. The piece notes legends about a lighted old man and Virgil’s oscillating ornaments, linking ancient practice to Santa Claus gifts and modern festivities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Germany
Columbanus
Switzerland
Saem
Santa Claus
Virgil
Ana
Austria
Austria-Hungary
Scandinavia
Christmas Customs Across Catholic Lands And Spain
A survey of Christmas customs in Europe notes varied observances from Spain to Rome. It details Spain's Noche Buena, the cock mass at midnight, and Nativity plays. contrasts Italy's fading fir tree trend with Sicily traditions. and recounts Rome’s Santo Bambino legend and a theft tale of a sacred image. The piece also mentions social/holiday notices and local arrivals in Griffin and Winterville communities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alsace
Loraine
France
Paris
Queen Victoria
England
Spain
Madrid
Christ
Herod
Castile
Joseph
Mary
Guardarrama Hills
Rome
Italy
Sicily
Fire destroys multiple buildings in Maxeys loss over 30000
Maxeys Georgia December 27 fire last night razed the large brick stores of S L Gillen Bryan Colclough the post office Dr Bryan and Dr Sam Durhams office and the Masonic hall The total loss exceeds 30000 with about one third covered by insurance
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Masonic Hall
Maxeys
S. L. Gillen
Bryan & Colclough
Bryan
Sam Durham
New York Poultry Show Opens Today at Madison Square Garden
Thousands of birds fill Madison Square Garden for the twenty second annual New York Poultry Pigeon and Pet Stock Association show. Exhibits began today and will run through Saturday night with judging ongoing. The Atlantic Cat Club also holds its annual exhibition in conjunction with the poultry event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
New York Poultry, Pigeon and Pet Stock Association
Madison Square Garden
Atlantic Cat Club
Florida teachers convene in Pensacola for three days
Pensacola hosts the Florida Educational Association annual convention. Delegates arrive from across the state for a three day program featuring opening remarks by Lincoln Hurley of John B Stetson University, the annual address by State Superintendent W M Holloway, and a lecture on Modern Tendencies in Education by Dr James L Hughes of Toronto.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pensacola
Fla
Florida Educational Association
Lincoln Hurley
John B. Stetson University
W. M. Holloway
James L. Hughes
Toronto
Philologists Meet at Brown University in Providence
The American Philological Society is in session at Brown University Providence Dec 27. It is the parent society of the Archaeological Institute of America the Modern Language Association the Semitic Society and others. Members travel from University of Chicago Minnesota Michigan Vanderbilt Tennessee and other universities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Providence, R. I
American Philological Society
Brown University
Archaeological Institute of America
The
Modern Language Association
Semitic Society
University of Chicago
University of Minnesota
University of Michigan
Vanderbilt, University and
University of Tennessee
Cham berlain Cough Remedy Proves Effective In Epidemics
Historical ad copy notes the remedy's tested efficacy during influenza outbreaks and claims no pneumonia cases when taken timely. Sold by all dealers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
All-Dealera
Chamberlain
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Episcopal Church
J. G. Brown
Broad Street
D. Lee Peacock
Misa Pearl Burpee
Griffin
Mrs
Mary Burpee
Clayton Street
Bluhm
Greenville
8. C
M. A. Lipscomb
Atlanta
Athens
Wm. Henry Wells
Southern Railway
Coke. Talmadge
Prince Avenue
Keith
Columbia
Alex. Woodson
Atlanta, Ga
Imir
J. M. Keith
H. Goss
Agnes
Ing Gond
Milam Nazimova
Ibsen
the Grand
J. J. Strickland
Jacksonville
John Cobb
Americus
A. S. Erwin
Hill Street
LaFayette Lanier
Misses Lanier
R. B. Dixon
Florida
West Point
John H. Hoschj
Gainesville
J. ¥. Carthers
Sherman, Tex
J. H. Holt
Jos. H. Lamar
Supreme Court
United States
J. W. Brumby
J. F. Gray
Railroad Commission of Georgia
Savannah
J. F
University of Georgia
D. G. Bickers
Marjory
Mr. D. G. Bickers
W. S. Haywood
Marietta
Capt. Brumby
Henry Stradley
John B. Wier
Kate Wynne
Rath Carpenter
Greenville, S.'8
Mre
J.B. Wier
J. B. Wier
8. S
Jnc. B. Wier
Winterville
Margaret Wagoner
Howe Aron
Arenes
Fittard
Agnes Scott
Louise Coile
G. N
J. C
Sara Pittard
Annie Sue Arnold
Hennile Winter
Normal
Turner Colle
University
Hayes Kroner
Georgia Tech
W. B. Suddeth
Mercer
D. I. Winter
Myrick Pittard
Bishop
Annie Lou Sewell
Sparta
Susie Kroner
Lillian Winter
Griffin High School
Cordelia Thornton
Indianapolis
Ind
Sigma Nu
Alsa Moore
R. T. Moore
Morris Griffith
Hall
John Griffith
Lois Arnold
Louisville
Ala
Marie Arnold
W. C. Wilson
Frank Tucker
Conyers
Rey
W. R. Mackay
Park Moore
Otto Krossit
Deadrich
Beulah Dunlap
R. V. Smith
Florrie
Lioia Dunlap
Herndon
Crawford
E. H. Dorsey
Chas. Stern: CO
Mm. G. Griff
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