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Newspaper
Baytown Sun
Location
Baytown, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 25, 2014
Page
4
Our view celebrates Baytown residents and groups for generosity during Christmas. Blue Santa, Goodfellows, and Toys for Tots drive aid less fortunate children while teachers organize book drives for all first graders. Local churches and civic groups contribute generously, showcasing civic pride and compassion across offices, schools, and homes.
The Gospel of Matthew recounts Mary and Joseph pledged to marry, Mary conceived by the Holy Spirit, an angel instructs Joseph to marry her, and Jesus is named and born. Immanuel meaning God with us, fulfilled prophecy, and Joseph acts in obedience.
Jane Howard Lee reflects on changing Christmas traditions, from family surprise decorations to quieter holidays as relatives move away. She urges sharing with those alone, donating older toys, and embracing faith, love, and caring as core to Christmas.
On December 25 across history, Rome marked the first Christmas commemoration in AD 336, William the Conqueror became England's king in 1066, Washington crossed the Delaware in 1776, Silent Night debuted in 1818, an 1868 pardon followed Civil War, The Sting released in 1973, James Brown died in 2006, and recent notes include a 10-year-ago Bush charity appeal and Pope Francis Christmas wishes. Thought for Today by Roy L. Smith.
The National Retail Federation projects a 4.1 percent uptick in U S holiday sales for November and December. Texas retailers expect stronger gains of 5 to 6 percent, with the Texas Comptroller noting 56 straight months of higher sales tax receipts through October. November 2013 tax receipts were about 2.3 billion dollars, up 4 percent year over year, while December 2013 receipts rose 8.3 percent to 2.3 billion.
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