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Newspaper
Bonham Daily Favorite
Location
Bonham, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 23, 1952
Page
5
This piece traces holly's role in Christmas lore from Druid practice to later legends. It notes holly indoors for spirits, the red berries and green leaves as holiday colors, and links to Christ with the crown of thorns symbolism. It also cites Pliny the Elder on holly legends and the belief in holly’s protective magic.
In Memphis underlined scene Nan Raymond cares for Mrs. Smith on Christmas Eve as Alger, a grandson, arrives to join the care and warmth. Dialogue recalls holiday memories and a nurse's quiet resolve amid loneliness. Dr. Wingfield in Virginia is noted as vacationing, adding contrast to the season.
Bethlehem observes Christmas across denominations with a grand, ceremonial procession to the Church of the Nativity. A cardinal and Patriarch, bishops, officials, embassies, and crowds travel by horse and carriages, culminating near the Cave of the Nativity though the placing of the effigy remains private to Greek Orthodox authorities.
A gathered set of handwritten notes to Santa seeking toys and gifts. Childs names include Barbara Ann Burk and Gloria Jen Jurgen with addresses and simple wishes such as a toy sewing machine a doll with heartbeat and a drum. Others request outfits toys and household items amid a friendly holiday appeal.
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