God bless us every one in a Christmas reverie
A literary fragment reflects on Tiny Tim and the Nativity, imagining God blessing all, while human kindness and the child heart are shown as near to sainthood. The text envisions paradise and celestial harmonies as the world laments and cherishes a simple Christmas greeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. W. Riley
Charles Dudley Warner
Prynne
Stubbes
Turkey
Guirrin
FL. Taber
Atlanta
Hk. W. Hammond
Warrenton
FL F. Taber
Decatur St
Athinta
Oaece
A. P. Heath
Vennenna
Dr. Taber
Ed. Debardelaben
Anch, Hall Co
Taber
Athanta
Gia
Roy
Compbell
Flowery Branch High School
Minnen
Tam
Milper
Georgia
D. Willis
David H.dougher
New York
Pracurer Street
The Eleventh Commandment and a Christmas Tale of Wealth
A Detroit Free Press piece contrasts a grand mansion and a tumble-down corner house where two poor relatives share Christmas hopes. A rich physician notes their illness and poverty, while a generous shift from wealth leads to two healthy babies and renewed family warmth.
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Drs. M. L. Rayne
Detroit Free Press
India Mall
Murther
Jack Frost
Scomie
Elijah
Mrs. Markham
Markhom
The Prossic Side
Prose on snow moves from lofty contemplation to a call for charity this winter season. The author urges readers to turn thought into action by feeding and befriending the needy, saying snow should warm hearts and foster humanity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. K
Lippincott
Orthodox Shape of a Mince Pie Sparks Christmas Debate
The Pall Mall Gazette notes the mince pie’s orthodox form is a long oval, linking its shape to the Bethlehem cradle and the gifts of the Magi. A Tampa note mentions Christmas parties serving watermelons cucumbers tomatoes beans potatoes and oranges.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pall Mall Gazette
Bethlehem
Tampa
Christmas customs and Saturnalia echoed in colonial faith
A Youth's Companion excerpt describes Moravian Christmas in Pennsylvania with Love Feast and Putz displays, candle processions, and Santa Claus decorations. It contrasts Roman Saturnalia with Christian festivity, notes Puritan opposition, and ends with a child’s witty stocking remark about holes.
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Bethlehem
Judea
Rnleigh
Pennsylvania
Santa Claus
Rebates
Harper's Drewer Keeps Virtue Alive Through Christmas
The piece argues Christmas serves as a lasting source of loving kindness and moral warmth, praising its cultural value beyond mere consumer excess. The Detroit Free Press quip notes candy’s appeal while joking about using leftovers for practical jokes on the big boys.
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Detroit Free Press
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Mariah
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Tom
Ceor
Chicago
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O. M. Spencer
Harper's Magazine
Dee
Thor
Freija
Thrym
Oki
Free Press
Band of Hope
Roman Empire
Italy
Fairyland
Vale
Gracie Darling
Harper’s
GrerGra
Troup County
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M. P. Beasely
M. D
Springfield
Tenn
J. Bradfield
W. W. Eckler
Featherston
THE
Bradfield Regulator Co
Decatur Street
Stamap
Aber
Milner
Hill Street
Griffin
Oliver Chill
van Winkle
C. H. Johnson & Son
Dm Griffin
Doler
Burnham
Wek New Pam
Pcrnham Bro
York, Pa
John C.fox
Ame
AML
Thomaston
Chas. M. Atwater
A. E. Singleton
John C. Fox
Thomaston, Ga
Thompson & King
Columbus
Barnesville
Cincinnati
Thompson & Kin
Joe Wooten
J. C. Porch
B. G. Lockett & Co
Chattahoochee River
South Broad Street
South
T. B. Lyon
Bar Csville, Ga
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