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Newspaper
Bonham Daily Favorite
Location
Bonham, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 23, 1968
Page
15
A Bohemian look at mistletoe links Christmas custom to ancient beliefs. Norse myth holds the sun god was slain by mistletoe and revived, explaining why the plant grows between heaven and earth. The piece blends folklore with a playful Santa letter from Bonham, Texas, dated December 23, 1968.
A survey traces Christmas lore from the first US Christmas tree in 1851 to the poinsettia in tropical America. Bayberry candles forecast luck, Silent Night was born in Austria, Jingle Bells by John Pierpont, mince pies signal months of happiness, and Christ nativity was celebrated in varied months for centuries.
This text urges mending quarrels, trusting others, and forgiving enemies during Christmas. It encourages writing letters, showing gratitude, keeping promises, and helping others, culminating in a reflection on the true meaning of Christmas and its spiritual renewal. The note mentions about 180 Holly species.
Santaklausen in Austria, the patron saint of children, appears on December 6 with the devil. He asks children to recount good and bad deeds and rewards those who promise to reform with candies fruits and nuts.
A brief seasonal feature highlights diverse pecan based dishes across the South. It notes simple meals, seasonal harvests, and festive flavors accompanying gatherings.
A reflection on how Santa Claus varies by family with stockings, toys, and tree trimming. It emphasizes teaching gratitude and a child’s belief in miracles as a life lesson about faith and effort.
A fourth century Turkish bishop named Saint Nicholas inspired the Christmas stocking tradition by dropping a bag of gold coins down a poor girl’s chimney. The tale links the saint to the custom of hanging stockings to receive gifts.
The article notes Brazilian customs of sharing small food gifts wrapped in white paper placed at a village creche to aid poorer families. It also surveys global Christmas feasts with varied dates, dishes, and multi course meals across several countries and cultures.
Florists note the poinsettia as the season’s favorite Christmas plant. Dr. Joel Poinsett, United States ambassador to Mexico, brought the flower to America over 125 years ago. A Mexican legend ties its beauty to a humble girl’s offering to the Virgin Mary, transforming weeds into a scarlet bloom. In Mexico it is called flor de Noche Buena.
The text reflects Christmas as a holy day of grace and gratitude. It emphasizes joy and hope for the world and the spirit of faith in the goodness and goodwill of people beyond the season's fun and festivities.
A humorous reflection notes December's dreary days and long nights, saying without Christmas something like it would need invention. The quote highlights the contrast of gloom and festive meaning as a bright counterpoint.
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