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Newspaper
Brady Standard
Location
Brady, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 19, 1969
Page
10
A jumble of handwritten requests from children includes desires for BB guns and shotguns with shells, a Susie homemaker, a Hot Wheels loop set, kanga roo ball, an umbrella, and help with chores. Names such as Celia Perez Rosendo Escondedo Dennis Hodges Sharon Green David Short Ester Granada and Grant Jones appear alongside assorted phrases about good behavior and acting in a play.
In early 20th century hardship Della Young tears herself from despair to buy Jim a fine gift. She sells her hair to fund a platinum chain for his watch, while Jim sells his watch to buy Della combs. Their unintended sacrifices reveal they are the true magi.
Customs in Denmark Sweden and Bulgaria are described with details of traditions. Danish metal trumpets once signal Christmas hymns for a world-wide symbolism. Swedish Saint Lucia is shown with candles in her hair and December 13 is a Christmas prelude. Bulgarian Christmas Eve lights awaken animals with the Child blessing, as families carry candles to church.
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