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Big Timber Pioneer in Big Timber, Montana

24 Dec 1964

Page 6

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Big Timber Pioneer

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Big Timber, Montana, United States of America

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Dec 24, 1964

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6

Saints and Traditions Behind Popular Christmas Customs

A historical survey traces Christmas practices to saints and cultural figures. Saint Winifred linked trees to Christmas Eve rituals in Germany, Martin Luther popularized the decorated evergreen, and St Francis of Assisi fostered nativity plays inspiring carols in Italy. Saint Nicholas evolved into Kris Kringle, Santa Claus, and global gift traditions through European and American influences.

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Italy St. Francis of Assisi Austria Nicholas St. Nicholas Martin Luther Germany William Penn Pennsylvania Santa Christkindlein Kris Kringle Santa Claus Atlantic United States Father Christmas England France
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Christmas Card Tradition Roots and Global Variations

The article traces Christmas customs from stockings hung by the fire inspired by Saint Nicholas gifting gold to a dowry-less family, to shoes in Italy, and notes the 1843 English origin of modern Christmas cards, started by Sir Henry Cole and artist John Horsley, now widely used though some countries send New Year greetings.

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St Nicholas Saint ‘Nicholas Italy Christ England Sir Henry Cole John Horsley
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Winifred Walton Oi Company Herb Lula Walton Red Seu Frans Dave ENCO Dave and Marlene Refsland Ohristieras Stephen’s ‘Auto Service Oscar Gus Gilmore Wayne Opal Henry Jim Erv Johnny Frances Ben Franklin Irene Pollman Helen Braaten Helen Pollak Dorothy Burmeister Lois Reed Kelly Davis Fern Ralph Prather
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