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Newspaper
Barstow Printer
Location
Barstow, California, United States of America
Date
Dec 02, 1920
Page
6
An edgy essay imagines a disillusioned Christmas ritual to expose deception of Santa Claus. A governor would gather children to hear a blunt address about gift giving and the parents’ entanglements with consumption, ending with a lighthearted jab at the reader.
A reflective piece on the season reminding readers that children cherish tokens and letters from absent loved ones. It encourages embracing the spirit of loving and giving, and reassures that Santa brings joy to all children regardless of behavior.
The article recounts Christmas being observed as early as year 98 with a feast formalized by 127 under Pope Telesphorus. It notes a Diocletian decree closing a church and a fire that killed six hundred Christians inside.
A thrift minded philosopher notes that holiday temptations fade when Santa’s image shows him in the same old clothes year after year. The exchange contrasts extravagance with frugality, urging readers to focus on simple, timeless symbols of the season.
Three new ribbon covered cushions appear in a Christmas display. A moire edged long roll cushion, a lace edged small round cushion, and a barrel shaped hanging cushion with lace baby ribbon and satin covered fruit decorate the festive setup.
The baby will be served and mother delighted at Christmas time with little gifts convenient for holding safety pins. A doll and a hanging basket show ribbons and pins. Little rings on the doll fit pins of several sizes. Assorted pins fill the basket.
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