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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Dec 20, 1895
Page
3
Dialect filled piece recalls a Christmas scene with children awaiting Santa and the old clock, while a family remembers a mammy and a meat feast. The narration notes a banker’s troubles, a street setting, and a Scots broad humor about gifts and joy.
In a snowbound cabin Zeph clashes with the town holiday fever and resists the new year’s rush. His son Billy dreams of Christmas magic while Zeph confronts envy and pride, then returns to share a tender, transformative moment with gifts that outshine the shops.
The piece describes old English vigil traditions on Christmas Eve with shepherds waiting for a star and a Devonshire belief that cattle kneel at midnight. It notes a lingering custom of offering corn cake and hot cider to the largest apple tree as a gift to the king of the orchards in remote parts of the British Isles.
The Montreal Star describes Hogmanay as Christmas and New Year’s fused into one for Scots in Montreal. It notes the word’s odd pronunciation thrills and the revelry that follows, then returns to routine after the festivities.
The article notes that Roman saturnalia involved feasts and gift exchanges among friends, masters, and slaves, and that gift giving and offerings to the poor have long defined Christmas practice. It stresses choosing presents with love and thoughtfulness rather than expense.
Fragmentary carol sample recalling shepherds, angels and the Bethlehem night. Refrains repeat Hosanna and praise with notes of new life foretold. Persistent spelling errors obscure details but convey traditional Christmas chorus imagery.
A review of ancient beliefs linking evergreens and mistletoe to winter rites across Druids Egypt Britain and Germany. It notes Christmas tree origins in Egypt palm branches symbols in Holly Christ’s thorn and laurel uses in Roman and Jewish festivals and their festive meanings as part of Christmastide.
A reflective meditation on Christmas as a universal holiday. The author recalls childhood wonder and carol singing at midnight, revealing the waiters were ordinary people. The piece contrasts youthful romance with adult cynicism about Santa Claus.
The article discusses Greek Christmas traditions from Genoa to Chios, noting pagan echoes in decorations and tales that frighten children between Christmas and Epiphany. It mentions the Greek fast and festive foods like macaroni and strong cheese, and describes a unique Christmas tree practice in Chios where a tenant farmer offers a pole adorned with fruits and flowers to the landlord as a harvest wish.
The mistletoe kiss traces from Druids and sacred rites to modern custom granting a kissing charter under the mistletoe. The pearl berries symbolize purity and marriage rights, a ritual that endures as maids and men meet beneath the cabalistic bough.
Instructions describe lining small patties with minced meat filling then baking under a cover. Instead of a pastry lid, top with a cream of butter and sugar beaten with lemon juice or rosewater for flavor.
A garbled holiday snippet from the Washington Post evokes festive wishes and mild financial concerns, briefly noting Christmas day greetings and a light economic theme.
Christmas Eve in Sweden features 6 o'clock tea with cake, a lightsome tree, polka dancing, and a table of apples nuts and candies. The family opens presents at the head of the table as funny verses accompany parcels. Santa Claus is not known to Swedish children.
A Christmas gift idea uses a web filled room with a large spider and winders. Guests pick a wound thread to reveal a small present inside an insect, with prizes like bonbons jewelry or toys. Names can be written on winders to ensure correct delivery.
A nostalgic essay argues St. Nicholas as a real archbishop of Myra whose miracles and justice protected children. It traces European customs from England to Germany, noting choirmen boy bishops, the feast on December 6, and the vigil on December 5.
A Kansas City Times brief recounts an Alpine tale where animals speak on Christmas Eve. A farmer’s servant hides to hear them, and is warned of hard work and a long steep churchyard path, ending with his burial a week later.
The text advises a well balanced carving knife with a graspable handle and a long sharp blade, sized for the user. For a lady or child a smaller knife is preferred. Ensure the knife is sharp, bright, and clean before carving. The fork should be strong with long tines and a guard. Rest the fork in the palm with the forefinger along its handle, avoid a dagger grip, and do not show effort or grimace. Carve slowly with calm facial composure and even motion, even on difficult spots.
Dickens writes of Christmas’ magic softening hearts and rekindling kindness across social divides. He notes how petty jealousy fades and generous impulses rise, bringing reunions and benevolence to those long estranged.
A Christmas vignette recalls 1895 festive cheer amid hardships. Poetic lines praise joy peace and kindness as hearts seek merriment and goodwill in a year marked by social strain yet bright with seasonal hope.
An old belief holds the bird of dawning sings all night on Christmas Eve to ward off evil. Theidea is linked to Shakespeare andRome to explain peace during Christ’s birth season.
Saint Nicholas is a key gift giver in France though in many areas the Christ Child distributes gifts. The figure often appears with angels and is represented in Alsace by a white maiden holding a silver bell and a basket of sweets.
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