History of Christmas trees and their symbols through centuries
The passage traces Christmas tree origins from ancient solstice customs with evergreens and lighted branches to Roman Saturnalia and early Christian adoption. It notes German peasants adding fruit and flowers, the apple symbolism tied to Adam and Eve, and later church symbols such as candles, loaves, crosses, and various Christian emblems crafted from apple wood.
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Christ
Catholic Church
Germany
The Christmas Tree’s New Song and Glowing Gifts
Faith Baldwin in St. Nicholas narrates a Christmas tree changing from quiet forest sentinel to center of a child’s joy. The tree cherishes stars, snow lace, and frost flowers, but finds deeper bright meaning in holly warmth and ribbons, gifts, and a star within its hair. The poem contrasts old wind born songs with new family centered wonder.
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Faith Baldwin
St. Nicholas
Boniface and the Oak that Became the Christmas Tree
The tale traces the origin of the Christmas tree from the Boniface mission in Central Europe around 724 A D. He halted a Thor altar sacrifice beneath an oak by lifting a cross crowned staff and saving a boy, setting a legend that links evergreens to Christmas tradition and forest heritage.
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Norse Roots of Christmas Tree Traditions Revealed
Agnes McCulloch Hanna notes in the Indianapolis Star that the Christmas tree traces to Norse Yuletide rites. Villages chose evergreen trees with symbolic cushions for gods and mortals, midgard Earth and asgard heaven, connected by a rainbow, with animals and a goat milk lore guiding offerings.
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Indianapolis Star
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Irish Colleen on New Irish Notes Is American Model
PathFinder Magazine claims the “typical Irish colleen” on the new Irish Free State bank notes is actually an American girl. Sir John Lavery painted the figure and later admitted choosing his wife Hazel Martyn of Chicago as the model, provoking surprise across Ireland.
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Borax Offers Easy Tub Cleaning Solution
Borax used generously on a damp cloth removes the bathtub ring and cleans spotty surfaces thoroughly. Borax is a natural cleanser and can’t mar the finest enamels.
Maryland to scrap obsolete laws proposed by legislature
The Maryland legislature plans to eliminate 850 outdated statutes. A lawyers committee has identified old laws, including a ban on feeding terrapin to slaves more than once weekly and penalties for profane swearing before officials. The World notes the fines start at 25 cents and rise for subsequent offenses.
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New York World
Canning Industry Immense Growth Since Civil War Era
The canning industry shows immense growth as annual food can production rises from about 5,000,000 after the Civil War to 8.5 billion in 1927. With 1928 figures expected near nine billion, tin plate firms run at record rates and crush prior production records.
The Salesman Promises Ring for Peace Offering
A buyer argues the ring priced at $300 requires luxury tax to be added. The seller, Mr Gayboy, counters that luxury is unnecessary. The buyer insists the ring is essential for peace and sanity to bring home to his wife.
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