The Christmas Rose and Ancient Gift Lore
The tale describes the Christmas Rose born from Madelon’s tears at Jesus birth and its yearly bloom. It notes archaeologists finding Jesus’ name carved before 70 A.D. and clarifies Kris Kringle as a Kristkind, a white-robed infant messenger in German legend.
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Jesus
Bethlehem-Jerusalem
Kris Kringle
Santa Claus
Kristkind
Nut Bowl Traditions and Global Nut Origins
Nut bowls at Christmas feature nuts from around the world. The English walnut, though called English, originated in Asia and was prized as the food of the gods. American nuts like the peacan chestnut and butternut are highlighted.
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Asia
America
One Solitary Life and a Santa Letter
A meditation on the life of Jesus Christ describing humble origins, crucifixion, and enduring influence across centuries. The piece ends with a festive Santa request and a personal sign off from Connie Bickner.
Carol written in 1868 by Bishop Brooks in Philadelphia
A 1968 item notes the U S carol O Little Town of Bethlehem was written in 1868 by Episcopal Bishop Phillips Brooks while rector of Holy Trinity Church in Philadelphia after a visit to Bethlehem. The item also mentions a handwritten Santa wish and a Bonham Texas page date December 23, 1968.
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Little Town of
Bethlehem
U. S
Episcopal
Phillips Brooks
Holy Trinity Church
Philadelphia
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West Side Square
Aglou
Christ
Madelon
Gar McIver
Bonham
AI of Us
Santa
Susie Homemaker
Leve
Connie Bickner
Holy Land
Jennie
Phillip Hoda
Bonham, Tex., Mon