Christmas customs and symbols from ancient to modern times
The article surveys Christmas practices from early carols to modern rites, tracing origins of the Christmas tree, holly and ivy decor, yule log, and gifts. It notes pagan roots, English and Norwegian customs, and later adoption into English culture, with mentions of laurel, mistletoe, and the burial of the wren as historical highlights.
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Taylor
Warton
Wynkyn de Worde
England
Bethlehem
Holnsowk
Hoglunl
Holmesdale
Surrey
Leigh Hunt
Christmas Association
Caesar
Britain
Yale
Thor
Wren
St. Stephen's Day
Hoya
East
Pagwinkia
Mervin Tullis
Aubery
Rch
Burns
Auld Palmer
Coleridge
Ratzburg
Germany
Weather lore and prognostics from old New Hampshire notes
A compilation of popular weather sayings spanning stars and meteors days of week moon signs and tides. It covers rainbows dew clouds frost fog and seasonal hints, noting how lunar phases and celestial signs supposedly forecast upcoming conditions and harvest outcomes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bane
Vnto
New Hampshire
Bella
Ostal
Heston Journal
Richmond Visit of the Fo Expial A Divorce Suit and Weather Lore
A Despatch from Welmond Va notes a divorce suit in Richmond Chancery Court filed by Heli Mra HenrIetta Pigeon against Richard Pigeon. The piece recounts attorneys, social gossip, and a string of weather- folklore observations linked to December 6.
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Pune
Latouchere
Lace I
Vizewn
Richmond
Hooper
Tito George's Church
Hanover Squire
London
Richard Pigeon
Pigeon
Lew
Nyain
Thay Es
Weathering the Christmas Storm and Dire Warnings
The fragment hints at a weather forecast with Christmas Day references and predictions of rain, wind, and possible clearing. It notes rain timing, effects of wind directions, and cautions on prolonged rain or storm impacts. It also includes ominous lines about death and illness tied to weather, superstition, and old warnings.
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Avibore Gooree Herbert
Herbert
Relivini
Genni
Howe
Lerbert
Uae
Rowley
Hescind
Elall
Walton Glen Erie
Hontie
Tivites
George Herbert
Agosto
Piers
Ones
Aten
Middle Temple
Froveid Vivian
Cornwall
Revela
Cononsé van Lefevre
Lammich
Budugue
Dimples to Order and Rails Across the World
A quirky reminiscence on a cosmetic procedure for dimples, a vivid travelogue of 19th century rail mileage growth, and a detailed account of international boundary markers. The piece recounts a curious dimples procedure, then surveys global railroad expansion from 1840 through 1881, highlighting the United States leading mileage and European entries, and ends with notes on boundary pillars and markers from the London Convention era.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Europe
Americas
Asia
Africa
Anatrolia
Iron Horse
North
South America
Australia
Germany
Great Britain
France
Getach Reilroad
Borge
Sears
Eondarys
Laks
Red River Valley
Elei
Mich
Jueh
Hhivkorss
Perth
Foresta
Michigan
Alaska
Turbulent Conspiracy Fears Surround Ottoman Sultan
The article portrays intense palace intrigue in Constantinople with the Patishah facing plots from ministers and secret agents. It notes widespread fear, exile of trusted servants, and a pervasive system of surveillance that paralyzes government departments.
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Constantinople
New York
Toto
Mitte
Ascripts Munky
Serra Gritos
Aldal Mamid
Plac
Tulcherk
Lei
Eure
Conneil
Fragmented Pilgrim era Christmas pageant in New England note
Fragmentary historical text describes a Christmas festival aboard a ship with Pilgrim era attitudes. It references Puritan restraint, feasting lore, and the voyage writers noting weather, provisions, and daily life. It discusses tax burdens in New York and Paris, and contrasts festive excess with Puritan simplicity.
Christmas customs and the Santa story in a distracted tone
The excerpt blends Christmas folklore with a rambling narrative about holiday rites. It mentions gift giving, the host selecting a gallant, and a Christ child awaiting in a mysterious scene. Interwoven are references to the Bibulous, a Baboushka figure, and a moral about failure to honor the Christ child.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thielahiren
Lise
Elvet
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Dave
TUE Anghls
Ieee
Ian
Wren Bubaren
Filey Hig
Dart Hain
Leibee
Wrrat
Ruex
da Ty Wilbon
Cgeorge
Geloves
Yrelivern
Jornamenta
Elinreliman
Babylon
Ohuvel
Suchfmien
George Mervers
Santa Claus
Santa
Santa Clink
Asia Minor
Nicblus
Nieho- His
Satta
Pitts
Nile Ue Koon
Santa Chris
At Has Wen
Charles Mackley
Chuaber
Boyle
Dr. Johnson
Christus
Laanotenh Ngtry
Ob Mare
Kansas
Hoxton Post
Garth
Trewlly
Mul
Serewar
Unmappy Sultan
Ste ‘Onspirs
IAS
Kome ii
Rayne
Bobby Beere
Brulined
Pilgelin
New England
Jean Christmast
Dil
Thomas Weston
Christina
Christinus
Starmach
Stanitish
Nina
Bret
America
Eng- Tawi
Ea Avreen
Leafless
Hrareye Sud
Bly Bane
Christine
Linund
Leavis
Suleron
Deus
Paris
Poance
Anak
Vans
Maine
Secon
Bradford
Tis New
Wild Fellows
du Pais
Went Mobilieres
Oller Warke
Ani Tiee
Suum
Huu Hipoliggtelinh
Hell
Sven Arulesques
Ariel Kole
Hussin
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