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Newspaper
Bonham Daily Favorite
Location
Bonham, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 22, 1944
Page
15
A collection of child handwritten pleas to Santa describing desired gifts and treats. Recipients include Loyce Coll, Sybil Pyles, Mildred Edwards, Royce Call, Sophea Call, Jessie Pay, and Cleda Bee Powell among others. Frequent requests include dolls, rings, watches, clothing, candy, fruit, war bonds, and school supplies.
The Christmas tree trade has grown from household cutting to a multi state, multi city business. Balsam fir dominates about 60 percent of Yuletide demand with spruce and Douglas fir making up most of the rest. New York City is the largest market, requiring about 250 carloads annually, with Canada and eastern metros supplying much of the demand. Michigan, Wisconsin, and Minnesota cut trees move to Chicago and other Midwest cities. Oregon, Washington and California ship Douglas fir coastward. Foresters view the trade as a sustainable forestry practice when harvested with minimal waste.
In legend the Holy Family rested in a hollow pine trunk during the Flight into Egypt. As Herod's soldiers drew near the tree lowered its branches to hide them. The Infant Jesus blessed the pine and a pine cone bears a handprint said to be his imprint when sliced lengthwise.
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