Christmas Gift Traditions From Many Lands
The article surveys how Christmas gifts are given worldwide, noting Poland's Mother Star and Father Star, Norway seed offerings for animals, Bavarian Kristkind, Holland's St Nicholas, Swiss angels, England's Father Christmas, Spain's Three Wise Men, Italy's Helana, and Lebanon's ancient cedar trees.
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Bethlehem
Poland
Mother Star
Father Star
Norway
Bavaria
Jesus
Holland
St. Nicholas
Father Christmas
Mistletoe and Yule Log Customs Deep in History
A historical account traces the mistletoe and Yule log traditions to pre Christian times. It notes Druids blessing the Yule log and the belief that ashes aid fertility while a preserved log fragment starts next year’s fire. The mistletoe myth links to Norse myth and Loki, ending with a kiss as a pledge against harm.
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Loki
Balder
Frigga
Oldest Christian Church Stands In Bethlehem
The Church of the Nativity in Bethlehem is described as possibly the oldest Christian church built on the birthplace site. It features a fortresslike exterior with a blocked portal and later narrow entry, Corinthian red sandstone columns, massive oak roof, and eternal silver lamps. The Chapel of the Manger lies below three steps, with tapestries and a sacred cavelike recess.
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Constantine
Jesus
Manger
Social Visit Notes From Local Families
Mr. and Mrs. Gormen and family from Trains spent from Saturday to Monday with Mr. and Mrs. Turner. Supper guests included Mr. and Mrs. Von Sturm and two Artesia California daughters and Mr. and Mrs. Johnny Lara of Eola. The Leachs of Dallas visited the Neylands. Weekend guests were Red Rogers of Abilene. Roy Sallee and Steve visited the Newtons. Alvis Newtons of Storrs Conn join them for Christmas plans.
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Neylands
Red Rogers
Abilene
Roy Sallee
Steve
G. A. Newtons
Alvis Newtons
Storrs
San Antonio Visitors Stay In Brady For Heli Days
Mr and Mrs Erinest Kensing and son Gary of San Antonio will be guests of Mrs Kensing s mother in Brady for the heli days Mrs J How hiens will remain until Jan 1 with his grandmother Visits With Sons Mrs J HW Snedgracseit Wednesday for Dallas where she will
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San Antonio
Erinest Kensing
Gary
Brady
Snodgrass Family Guest Highlighted by Sons and Spouse
The text notes a guest presence for the Snodgrass family, mentioning W. D. Snodgrass and his wife along with Cecil Snodgrass as accompanying relatives.
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W. D Snodgrass
Cecil Snodgrass
Recuperating After Fall and Holiday Visits
Mrs. Jack Roddie recuperates after a fall at home Sunday night with a gash above the eye needing stitches. Visitors include Nelvis guests Mr. and Mrs. T. Cc. Tucker from University Park New Mexico staying with Mrs. Tucker’s parents. Relatives of Mrs. Hornspiger include her sons Carl and Charles with wives Ann and … Carl teaches in Brownwood High School. Charles is Santa Fe clerk in Temple. Brady Bulldogs defeated Jasper in a quarterfinal at Temple earlier this month. From Austin, Mr. and Mrs. Howard Hayden and children visit Mr. and Mrs. Wilson Jordan for Christmas holidays.
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Jack Roddie
Nelvis
T. Cc. Tucker
University Park
N. Mex
Tucker
Cecil Nelin
Elizabeth
C. Hornspiger
Mary
Charles
Carl
Ann
Brownwood
Temple
Brady Boys
Brownwood High School
Santa Fe
Brady Bulldogs
Jasper
Austin
Howard Hayden
Wilson Jordan
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McCul
Brady National Bank
Dial LY
Hill Country Creameries
Spain
Helana
Christ
Italy
Mediterranean
Lebanon
D.C. Middleton
Melvin
Texas
Fred Lomn
Wilkerson Funeral Home Funeral Directors Burial Association
Brady, Texas
Ambulance Service
Home Lumber Company
J. D. Morrow Melvin
Melvin, Texas
Stewart's Food Store
Merry Christmas
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First National Bank
Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation Melvin
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