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Newspaper
Big Timber Pioneer
Location
Big Timber, Montana, United States of America
Date
Dec 26, 1968
Page
2
A collection of Christmas legends about the fir tree. It covers the tree's symbolism of life and the Christ Child, upright versus inverted candles, Eden and Tree of Life myths, a hungry stranger gifting green branches, and an angel lighting the weary fir to honor Christ’s birth.
A Christmas scene recalls the stars descending and the Christ Child smiling as he blesses a small fir tree. He declares the tree should always be lit to give children pleasure.
The isolated St. Croix Island near Calais Maine marks the site of North America’s first Christmas observance. A Protestant Catholic colony founded in 1604 held services and feasts, with Samuel Champlain noting the events.
Dutch settlers kept old world customs as a burgher dressed as St Nicholas distributed sweets and toys to village children, a tradition that gradually shortened into a holiday custom.
The name Nicholas evolved to Ni Klaus or Claus with Spanish influence shaping Santa. Dutch tradition spread gifts from wooden shoes by the fireplace, later evolving to stockings hung by the chimney as the common practice.
Rural Norway marks Christmas in midsummer with fresh flower decorations and fruit treats from trees. Women bake a year’s bread supply and store it in mouse-proof rooms to endure the season.
The Brownies of Troop No. 26 met after school on Tuesday. They crafted gift items for parents and decorated with small Christmas trees. Elizabeth Barber served cookies, joined by Cathy Cameron who brought cookies last week. Colleen Mc Cauley reported.
The Big Timber Jaycees begin a busy season as members search for a Christmas tree on Sunday December 15 in Sam area settings. The brief notes a social outing by club volunteers and community engagement.
Langhus ranch event culminates in a chili supper at the Dugout. Jaycees meet at the firehall on December 16 with guests Chas Bassett and Larry McBride. They discuss an upcoming grade school basketball invitational, banquets, a Spring Board meeting in Livingston, and sponsor plans for the Harlowton Kiwanis Minstrel show and a 1969 rodeo beard contest. A sewing work session follows and refreshments are served.
The Porcupine Butte 4-H club was called to order Saturday, marking the start of its regular meeting with members present and plans discussed for upcoming projects and activities.
The Grey Cliff Hillbillies 4H club held a meeting at Grey Cliff school called to order by president Scott Fraser. Demonstrations were by Cindy Morton and Scott Fraser with refreshments served by Mrs. Irv Pollard. Reporter Bob Fraser.
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