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Newspaper
Biddeford Saco Journal
Location
Biddeford, Maine, United States of America
Date
Dec 24, 1963
Page
11
Copenhagen dispatch describes the Danish Christmas culture centered on the Nisser forest creatures and family rituals. It covers Advent calendars, Christmas Eve with pork and rice pudding, tree lighting, carols, Santa visits, and post-midnight relaxation, along with festive theater and church attendance.
Wigs are costly possessions and owners keep them well cared for. A wig brush helps maintain natural cleanliness, prevents snarling and breakage, and reduces dry cleaning and styling needs.
Houston AP reports 16 NASA astronauts including seven veterans and nine newcomers will take Christmas leave from the Manned Spacecraft Center. Most live near Houston, with family gatherings and gift exchanges expected, and many plan to engage in community acts. Maj. L Gordon Cooper’s family, active in local church work, has two teen daughters who sing in Seabrook Methodist Church choir.
Two Atlanta grandmothers with many grandchildren escape Christmas chaos by taking winter cruises. They say the idea came from a grandfather and note the family understands the need for rules and occasional alibis, such as staying elsewhere when grandchildren visit or moving to a hotel.
Mrs S Lewis, grandmother of nine, describes holiday chaos as her grandchildren, aged 4 months to 12 years, visit for about three weeks. She notes the first week is hard, the second brings acclimation to the bustling house, and by the third they relax and enjoy the holiday gathering.
The Christmas classic White Christmas by Bing Crosby is about 21 years old and has sold between 10 and 12 million copies. Crosby recorded it for Decca in 1942 and again in 1947. The song appears on multiple formats including 45, EP, and LP. The piece notes Crosby’s later reentries and potential duets with Frank Sinatra’s label, plus industry ratings of Christmas LPs. A separate quip recalls a Louisville shopper and a tax joke about earrings.
Lydia Bickford recalls a Christmas ritual marked by family debate over tree trimming. She admits no artistry or dexterity, notes feeble attempts with decor, and watches the process become a nightly, humorous struggle among college-age children and a retiring husband. The piece ends with acceptance of being non artistic.
Christmas dinner in Brazil centers on turkey or chicken stuffed with mandioeca flour. Other traditional dishes include cod and regional specialties reflecting festive family meals across the country.
Traditional English wassail customs include carolers visiting homes, singing songs like Christmas is coming and The goose is getting fat. Recipes for Manor Club Wassail Punch and Praline cookies from the 18th and 1850s are shared, detailing ingredients, steps, and baking instructions.
A brief note describes fish cakes and rabanada as a sweet bread dish dipped in milk. Sugar and beaten egg prepare the coating, then fried in butter and finished with a sprinkle of sugar and cinnamon.
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