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Baytown Sun in Baytown, Texas

14 Dec 2008

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Baytown Sun

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Baytown, Texas, United States of America

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Dec 14, 2008

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11

Winter Solstice through Christmas United by Holiday Traditions

A historical overview of winter celebrations across faiths, noting the solstice as the turning point of seasons and Christmas as a fusion of pagan and Christian customs. The piece traces Christmas dates from early worship to Julius I fixing December 25 in 350 AD, and marks 1789 and 1870 as pivotal federal moments.

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United States Jesus Christ Europe Rome Julius I Christ Congress America
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Cynthia Moore remembered for friendship and service

Widely loved Cynthia Moore inspired dozens with acts of kindness from apples gifted to newsroom colleagues to decorating events for alumnae and teen reporters. A devoted educator and traveler, she battled cancer in 1989 and later died on December 6, 2008 from a rare liver disease, leaving a generous, teaching spirit.

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Cynthia Old Tower James Michener Houston
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Make-your-own luminarias brighten holiday homes

A Southwest tradition for Las Posadas, luminarias or farolitos can light a Christmas path at home. Use paper bags with sand and a candle or battery candles for safer glow. Enhance bags with cut shapes, tissue color, or lantern trails using gallon jugs for creative lighting ideas.

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New York America Southwest Las Posadas Mary Deborah Way FamilyFun Magazine Luminaria
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