Christmas Memories of a Bygone Christmas Day
Dickensian meditation on Christmas memory, youth, and losses. The essay recalls hopeful dreams, rivalries, and family gatherings, urging forgiveness and sheltering old aspirations under the holly while welcoming future honor and truth. It closes with reflections on angels, departed loved ones, and the enduring Christmas spirit.
Christmas Hymn Fragment Prompts Mixed Imagery
A fragmented devotional lyric invites Christian readers to sing of hope and joy. The text references Ibi as a central figure and uses unclear phrases like ape Words, Ng See, and bundle to evoke festive themes. The piece emphasizes thanks and sharing the joy of giving.
Christmas Merrymaking Across Cultures and Times
Christmas, not originally Christian, likely tied to Dec 25 to Saturnalia. Norse Yule and pagan feasts influenced festive customs. In Christian lands, Christmas fosters mutual blessing between masters and servants, softening social relations and reinforcing duty with cheer. The season’s joy extends weeks, elevating gratitude over authority.
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Church of Christ
Horace
Christmas Past And Present Charity In A Christmas Letter
A reflective piece on Christmas as more than a day, focusing on kindness and generosity. It highlights acts of thoughtfulness, caring for the poor, lonely, and needy, and urges shared joy, memory, and forgiveness as enduring gifts beyond the holiday. It references Christmas 1905 as a milestone in moral progress.
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Toma
Christmas Bay
Beras
Tijah
Christmas Greeting to Share Joy and Help the Needy
A festive message urges readers to forget business worries and hardships, open hearts, and help others this Christmas. It encourages visiting less fortunate neighbors, sharing food or gifts like oranges, and offering comfort to lonely children, with blessings promised in return.
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