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Newspaper
Brady Standard
Location
Brady, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 22, 1972
Page
15
In a reflective Christmas column Pastor Ray Ash urges families to remember Jesus Christ amid gifts. He recalls Linda’s question about Jesus’ birthday and urges reading Luke 1 and 2 aloud as family worship to keep Christ in Christmas.
The article outlines holiday traditions in Ireland Belgium Finland Greece Sicily and Antwerp. It notes candles in windows at Christmas Eve in Ireland, shoe tidbits for Santa in Belgium, church bells and processions in Antwerp, straw decorations and manger beds in Finland, family gatherings and legends in Greece, and a midnight mass with a waxen Child image plus fireworks in Sicily.
A detailed account of Los Pastores, a Spanish Indian Christmas miracle play performed by amateur workers in Texas. Rehearsals occur secretly in backyards, with a simple altar scene and colorful props. The performance blends sacred and comic elements as shepherds, devils, and an Indian fighter pay homage to the Christ Child amid festive candies.
The piece explains stained glass windows admit light while filtering wind and weather. Colored glass controls light quality, creating patterns that are visually restful. Traditionally, stained glass complements the architectural design of its building.
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