Owls and Robins Have Place in Yule Legends
New York UPI reports Hallmark Cards preserves two 1800s legends linking owls to Jesus birth and the wise men. An owl asks Who who and retires, while a robin fans the Bethlehem stable fire, earning a red breast as a symbol of warmth and gift later.
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Gay Pauley
New York
UPI
Hallmark Cards
Rudolph the Red-Nosed
Rendeer
Bethlehem
Holy City
Christ
Popular Cards Mostly Religious
The Partridge in The Pear Tree is replaced by religious Christmas cards. The manger in Bethlehem remains the favorite image, seen in Renaissance or primitive modern styles. Christmas card themes convey hopeful legends from around the world with vivid colors and textures.
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Santa Receives Children's Wish List From Morris Mcwhorter
A letter to Santa from Morris Mcwhorter asks for a football helmet a wagon and a tractor. He signs the note with love.
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Santa
Love
Morris Mcwhorter
Santa Claus
Phil Blevins
Tips to Lengthen Life of Yule Gift Plant
Millions of Christmas house plants last longer with proper care. Transplant to red clay pots, avoid overwatering, and keep away from heat sources to prevent premature fading. Water all plants together daily until water drains from pot bottoms.
Christmas Time For Celebration All Over World
The passage reflects on Christmas as a universal joyful season with Santa Claus, festive displays, carols, and the happiness of reuniting with friends. It emphasizes community effort to make the season beautiful for all, noting the joy shared by young and old alike.
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Santa Claus
America
Knighting Sir Loin Names The Sirloin Roast
A lighthearted remark from an English king at a Christmas dinner led to the nickname Sirloin. Charley HH joked his affection for friends near the roast mirrored his fondness for beef, tapping the meat with his sword and declaring I knight thee Sir Loin.
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