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Newspaper
Brookshire Times
Location
Brookshire, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 23, 1949
Page
3
The article advises keeping a cut Christmas tree in water from home arrival to disposal to prevent needle drop and reduce fire hazards. It notes water immersion is more effective than fire retardant chemicals, and offers steps: trim the trunk, place in water, maintain level, and store in a cool place if needed. It also cautions to check lights wiring and keep decorations away from bulbs.
The world’s only Santa Claus School in Albion, New York trains would be Santas wearing white wigs and red suits. Graduates earn credits for jovial laughter and twinkling eyes and learn to handle sceptical children with diplomacy and belief while preserving the magic of Santa Claus.
Christmas Eve customs include singing carols or noels. The term noel comes from Prance and Latin for a cry of joy at Christmas. Early carols were also round dances with songs, and the first collection appeared about 1521.
A medieval toast to the Yule log accompanies its burning and a call to banish hatred and envy. The best logs are said to be oak, ash, olive, apple, or pine, symbolizing fellowship for the season and year ahead.
Feature lists a festive Christmas menu with ham and cranberry avocado salad, mashed potato puff, cinnamon rolls, and a nut cake with boiled frosting. Provides ham baking times, glazes, and a step by step roll dough method plus a cranberry jelly mold and orange glaze notes.
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