Fragrance resins still listed among basic ingredients
Frankincense and myrrh, aromatic resins carried by the Wise Men to the Nativity, remain on contemporary lists of basic perfume ingredients.
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Newspaper
Big Timber Pioneer
Location
Big Timber, Montana, United States of America
Date
Dec 20, 1962
Page
16
Frankincense and myrrh, aromatic resins carried by the Wise Men to the Nativity, remain on contemporary lists of basic perfume ingredients.
Horticultural research yields American holly strains hardier than English types with richer color foliage and fruit. New varieties include Merry Christmas Santa Claus Old Heavy Berry and Crone berry offering improved quality for homes in the northwest where holly is grown for the season.
In Mexico the posada marks the Holy Family’s journey to Bethlehem with a child led procession and litany songs. Doors open only at the final house to grant lodging, then refreshments follow. A pinata filled with candies is broken for a festive shower of sweets.
A ruined Turkish city linked to Mary the mother of Jesus is Ephesus near Izmir. Pilgrims visit the site of Mary's supposed home above the ancient Church of St John as restoration efforts by a Lima Ohio businessman revive St John’s church. The piece also notes Christmas candles remain part of observances alongside electric bulbs.
The article recalls historic Christmas customs in Britain such as the Twelve Days practices once marked by games, the superstition about removing decorations by Twelfth Night, carol singing at midnight services, and British children hanging stockings and writing to Father Christmas for gifts.
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