Christmas manger scenes across Europe shape bright traditions
The article describes how various European groups celebrate Christmas with nativity displays. It contrasts Latin and Teutonic influences, noting Italians and Spaniards favor the presiply manger while Germans and others keep Christmas with trees and gifts. The piece explains creches in France and regional variations across northern Europe.
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A Yule Message on Peace and Christmas Cheer
A religious holiday meditation urges joy and peace this season. It reflects on divine Fatherly love, the heavenly pledge of peace on earth, and the inner harmony needed to live kindly in homes and communities.
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Drums on Horseback and Quotes on Perseverance
The text notes 1642 as an early English use of mounted kettle drums sent to Vienna and mentions mounted bands rising in the late eighteenth century with life guards in 1896. It also presents a George Eliot quote praising perseverance over half-hearted effort.
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Master Joshua Business Retires at Dawn
The retiring Master Joshua Business asks to be waked at daylight by Tompkins and warns that the blamed aun should not rise too early.
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