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Newspaper
Bonham Daily Favorite
Location
Bonham, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 23, 1968
Page
11
A vintage fudge method describes buttering a 2-quart pan and cooking sugars cream milk and butter to boil then to soft ball stage. Remove heat cool to lukewarm add vanilla, heat till thick and gloss fades, then stir in nuts and spread in a buttered pan. Cut into squares once firm.
The article notes regional favorites like balsam and Douglas fir in the East and long needled pines in the South, with West preferences for firs and cypresses. It gives buying cues such as saptest, needle freshness, and age, plus care steps including cutting the stump, water uptake, sand-filled stands, daily moistening, and fire-safety precautions.
The term wassail derives from the Old English waes hal a toast meaning be whole or be thou well. The phrase reflects historic greetings and celebrations tied to hospitality.
Christmas creche origins trace to St. Francis of Assisi with papal approval to depict the nativity. Today the scene with the Holy Family and other figures is a hallmark in Catholic regions alongside the Christmas tree in America. In the Southern Hemisphere Christmas falls in summer with turkey dinners and outings to beaches or hills.
The passage traces how Longfellow and others connected to Christmas verses shaped carols. It mentions George Wither first linking Merry Christmas, Phillip Brooks with O Little Town of Bethlehem and The Voice of the Christ Child, plus Frost, Thompson and Scott among contributors alongside Moore. A broad tradition of poets enriching Christmas music is noted.
Traditional Christmas craft tips show families turning discarded furniture into children's doll houses toy chests and cushions. The article encourages homemade gifts as a lasting alternative to store bought items and highlights the charm of a handmade season.
This device urges advance planning to control holiday spending. Set a total gift outlay, divide by list size, and adjust per person to stay within budget. Track expenses day by day, compare prices, and avoid last minute rush to prevent overspending.
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