Christmas customs around the world and home traditions
The piece contrasts simple handmade gifts with commercial excess and recalls grandparent memories of stockings and lamplight. It surveys Christmas customs in England, Austria, Poland, Denmark, Ireland, South America, Italy, France, Switzerland, Greece, Czechoslovakia, Portugal, Norway, Mexico, Germany, and emphasizes fellowship, goodwill, and love over material wealth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Merrie Old England
Austria
Poland
Denmark
Ireland
France
Greece
Czechoslovakia
Portugal
Norway
Mexico
Germany
Christmas Dinner Of Pomeroy Fire Auxiliary Held
Syracuse reports the annual Christmas dinner of the Ladies Auxiliary of the Volunteer Fire Department took place at Bailey's Restaurant in Pomeroy. Afterward the group returned to Municipal Park for a program and gift exchange led by Jean Hall. Participants included Sylvia Zwilling Mabel Pickens Edith Hood Naomi London Peggy Staats Marie Rizer Ada Slack Eileen Clark Myla Hudson Hazel Clark Agnes White Lora Mae Imboden Janice Lawson with a skit by Mabel Pickens Mildred Pierce Naomi London Mary Lavender Agnes White Clara Lavender and Linda Lavender. Guests were Davis Lawson Louanne Staats and Tina Pierce. Refreshments were served.
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Syracuse
Bailey’s
Pomeroy
Municipal Park
Jean Hall
Sylvia Zwilling
Mabel Pickens
Edith Hood
Naomi London
Peggy Staats
Marie Rizer
Ada Slack
Eileen Clark
Myla Hudson
Hazel Clark
Agnes White
Lora Mae Imboden
Janice Lawson
Mildred Pierce
Mary Lavender
Clara Lavender
Linda Lavender
Davis Lawson
Louanne Staats
Tina Pierce
Heath Church Christmas Program At Heath United Methodist
Heath United Methodist Church School presented a Christmas program at Heath Church featuring a playset titled A Christmas Journey and songs by the Children's Choir. The nativity and carols were performed by a group including Mary, Joseph, shepherds, wise men, orphans, and youth fellowship members with Candy treats given after the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middleport
Heath United Methodist Church
Glenna Sprague
Kathy Morgan
Pratchett
Jennifer Goble
van Sciver
Mary Bradbury
Jeff Tye
Eddie Brown
Sandy Johnson
Susan Powers
Mary Bechtle
Keith French
Mary Krawsczyn
David Krawscczyn
George Hawley
Tom Cassell
Marilee Cassell
Karen Johnson
Becky Fultz
Chris McDade
Vicki Slack
Jack Bechtle
Bernard Fultz
No Accidents Reported as Gallipolis Roads Snowbound
The Ohio State Highway Patrol Post at Gallipolis reported no accidents Monday evening. Highways were slick with snow and ice and salted to reduce crash risks as travelers head for the holiday.
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Gallipolis
Ohio State Highway Patrol
Holy Communion Services Change Date in Pomeroy
Holy Communion will be held at the Episcopal Church in Pomeroy Tuesday evening at 7 30 p.m. Christmas Eve instead of 7 p.m. as announced earlier.
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Pomeroy
Episcopal Church
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Athens
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Heath Church
Ahue
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Twila Clatworthy
Melissa Cale
Mary
Larry Byer
Joseph
Brian George
Brent George
Eddie Johnson
Shepherds
Bruce Fisher
John
Richard Powers
Wise Men
Beth Slavin
Kathy Blake
Stephanie Houchins
Angela Houchins
Lydia Johnson
Ruth Ann Blake
Cynthia Hamm
Kelli Bucock
Carpenter ST
South City Limits
Nelsonville
the Peoples Bank
Nelsonville, Ohio
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Nuevo
Feliz and
Joyeux Noel
Zalig Kerstfeest
Merry Christmas
Marcia Hynus
Lois Washburn
Martha St. Clair
Washburn Travel Center
South Court Street
Norma Hardy
Mike Jacobs
Helen Wilson
Pam Scott
Wilson
Barbara Arbeit
Jeanie Lovely
Washington Street
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