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Big Timber Pioneer

Location

Big Timber, Montana, United States of America

Date

Dec 22, 1955

Page

2

Rainfall Classification Based on Water Flow Rate

The text states rain is not a cloud and water falls at 6 inches or more per hour, or at 10 per hour, indicating a confusion of terms about rainfall rate and cloud status.

Decorating Homes with Christmas Greenery

The article advises decorating with evergreens berries seed pods and pine cones to create festive homes for Christmas. It suggests gathering greenery from nature while pruning carefully, placing the tree as a centerpiece near a window and using ropes of evergreens wire and assorted ornaments to enhance the display.

Early Controversy Over Christmas Date

The article traces early Christian debates on celebrating Jesus birth whether physical or spiritual and discusses varied dates such as March 25 December 25 and Armenia's January 6 Epiphany. Theologians settled on December 25 in year 354 and Christmas has been observed since.

Armenia Jesus

Amnesty Proclamation for Civil War Peace Issued on December 25

The article notes President Johnson issued a universal Civil War amnesty on December 25, 1868, aiming to heal wartime wounds. It pardoned all who fought against the United States and restored rights and privileges under the Constitution, seeking lasting peace and national unity.

Johnson Lincoln United States

Legend of the Christmas Tree’s Ancient Origins

The tale traces the Christmas tree to Egypt with palm trees as early examples. Germans later popularized it in America and England. Prince Albert is credited with introducing a tree to England for Queen Victoria’s daughter. Martin Luther is said to have brought the custom to Germany.

Egypt America England Albert Victoria Martin Luther

Arabian legend inspires modern Christmas tree tradition

An old Arabian tale links tree ornamenting to a centuries old miracle on the eve of Christ mas. The legend recounts how plants blossomed and trees bore ripe fruit to commemorate that night indoors for decoration.

Mistletoe Trusts Through Time Notions of Peace and Love

The mistletoe evolves from a Norse weapon in myth to a magical medicine in ancient Europe and finally to a global symbol of love and peace. Legends say Loki used a mistletoe arrow to kill Balder, who was revived, leading gods to ban misuse of the plant.

Loki Balder

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