Christmas in warm places and old fashioned fruitcake lore
Reg Henry reflects on Christmas traditions across climates including dining on fruitcake in tropical Florida and making gingerbread houses. He recalls his father’s snowless decorations, Maine cake customs, and playful lines about DUSF and sailing fruitcakes to sea, ending with warm wishes from a Pittsburgh Post Gazette columnist.
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Bluefield Daily Names Editorial Staff and Corrrects
The Bluefield Baily Telegraph lists Randy Mooney as Publisher and Samantha Perry as Editor News Editor with Andy Patton as Sports Editor and Brian Woodson as Assistant Managing Editor. A Bible verse from Matthew 1 21 AKJV is included in the corrse line.
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Is There a Santa Claus? Sun Editorial Declares Faith
The 1897 New York Sun piece answers Virginia O’Hanlon that Santa Claus exists beyond sight. It argues faith, imagination, and love reveal the supernatural beauty of childhood, saying belief sustains joy and meaning even if not witnessed.
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Christmas parade in Pocahontas Virginia thanks volunteers
A letter from the Center for Christian Action in Pocahontas thanks participants in the Jesus Is The Reason For The Season parade held Saturday December 12. The writer praises the beautiful day, turnout, and fellowship and wishes everyone a Merry Christmas.
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Adapting to loss and holidays in urban life
Jaletta Albright Desmond writes from North Carolina about adapting to life after a death, the city noise of train horns, and planning Christmas with family in New England. She reflects on whether intention to adapt eases grief or if some absence remains.
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