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Newspaper
Bronte Enterprise
Location
Bronte, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 26, 1968
Page
5
The article explains that carols began as dances around the crib linking dancing and singing, tracing the term to pagan roots, noting church opposition and bans on dances in 1209 Avignon, with many 15th century carols retaining folk song traits.
The article notes Christmas is near as store and home decorations appear and strangers greet you warmly. It cites signs like clerks being extra friendly, bus drivers delaying to let you pass, neighbors smiling, and people offering help, all shaping a rosy mood.
Public notices urge citizens to invest in U S Savings Bonds to support national programs and wartime efforts. Authorities emphasize patriotism, small regular purchases, and long term growth with safety guided by government guarantees.
A large Yule log was chosen by men with children atop it as they carried the log from the forest to a ceremonial setting. The log was burned for twelve days and a fragment saved to start the next year’s log.
A jumble of childhood letters asks Santa for various gifts including a highway toy, electric football set, BB gun, pelot gun, camera film, a Tippy-Toes doll, bike, and other assorted items. Names Randy Joe Parker Larry Dyess Tanya Skelton and Robert Teschendorf appear in the missives along with generic holiday sentiments.
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