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Newspaper
Bayard News
Location
Bayard, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 26, 1968
Page
12
The article links the Victorian language of flowers to Christmas card design and romantic messaging. It notes honeysuckle, red rosebud, red pink, and heliotrope as symbols of love and purity, influencing card imagery and wreath crafting with seasonal decorations and handmade touches.
A cozy guide to crafting festive decor from everyday leftovers. Creative ideas include turning tin can lids into bells, stringing large gold beads with ribbons, and making a miniature topiary from a foam ball and dowel.
The piece surveys several origin stories for Santa Claus entering homes via the chimney. It cites St Nicholas dropping gold down a chimney, a Norse goddess Hertha entering through a hearth, and householders' New Year chores as playful explanations. It notes even modern tales imagine helicopter or jet entry via the chimney.
In most of the United States poinsettia is prized for Christmas but in Hawaii it grows so profusely that it is considered too common for the holiday. Potted orchids anthurium and bird of paradise are popular Hawaiian holiday favorites.
Across nations that observe Christmas, carols remain a central tradition, enhancing festive moods and bringing communities together through song. The practice spans diverse cultures and repertoires, illustrating shared seasonal joy.
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