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Newspaper
Bonham Daily Favorite
Location
Bonham, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 23, 1968
Page
18
In Europe men often greet with a cheek kiss as a salute or ceremony. The practice echoes Roman legionnaire customs. Mistletoe, revered by ancient peoples, sometimes links to these greetings and rituals.
A collection of childlike requests mentioning racing car sets G I Joe Hot Wheels race set football suit electric train and toys. Several names appear including Rickey Siler Eric Baker Keil Campbell Debra Powell and Debra Powell. The notes convey holiday gift desires with affectionate closing remarks.
The piece traces mistletoe’s history from biblical symbolism to Roman soldiers sharing truce under its branches to English courtship customs. It notes druidic reverence, beliefs in fertility and disaster if it touched earth, and the tradition of hanging boughs above doors to ward off evil, linking past and present practice.
A compilation of children’s requests including Sippie Toes dolls talking Barbie Lite Brite Etch A Sketch Baby First Step Grab Aloo Ringo and Things Miss Beasley doll and various play items. Several children request two items due to travel limits to England.
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