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Newspaper
Brady Standard
Location
Brady, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 22, 1967
Page
12
The New Book of Knowledge notes a medieval saying about the Pie devil during Christmas. A 13th century recipe for a Christmas pie lists pheasant, hare, capon, two partridges, two pigeons, two rabbits, beef meat balls, exes, pickled mushrooms, seasonings and spices in a pastry crust.
Christians celebrate Christmas with reverence and song, recalling the nativity story from Luke and Matthew. The season blends carols, candlelight, nativity scenes, and worship as believers reflect on peace, goodwill, and the sacrifice symbolized by gold frankincense and myrrh.
Christmas safety warns mistletoe and other festive plants can be deadly if ingested. Mistletoe berries are highly poisonous, poinsettia leaves can kill a child, and yew is lethal if eaten. Keep these plants out of reach, dispose of fallen berries, and call a doctor or poison control if swallowed.
A medieval holiday drink wassail was served hot in a large bowl and made from ale apples eggs sugar and spices. The name derives from Was Haile meaning Your Health and the term wassailing grew to signify Christmas revelry with festive beverages.
Break bread at Christmas traces to eastern European harvest thanks offerings. Christ bread symbolizes the Christ Child swaddling. Mince pies and plum pudding began as English Christmas dishes in symbolic shapes like the manger.
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