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Newspaper
Brady Standard
Location
Brady, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 19, 1969
Page
13
A historical overview links winter festivals to solstice lore. It explains the sun wheel concept and traces Hanukkah to 165 B C E, noting the eight day miracle of the sacred oil and the ritual lighting of candles over eight nights culminating in a nine armed candelabrum.
The article traces Christmas dining from medieval England to modern customs. It notes turkey as a center of modern American tables, contrasts with the English wassail bowl, boar’s head processions, and lavish dishes. It highlights breads, Christ-bread, mince pies, plum pudding, and festive drinks linked to harvest thanks and health.
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