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Newspaper
Cameron Herald
Location
Cameron, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 18, 1941
Page
12
A historical overview explains how many familiar Christmas practices originated long ago. It notes early Christmas cards crediting Sir Henry Cole and J C Herstey, with 1000 lithographed hand colored cards published, and mentions 1869 as a turning point when cards became a major delivery issue.
The article explains Santa Claus origins from St. Nicholas and notes historical wassailing rituals. It covers New York Dutch observances, gift exchanges at Christmas across Europe and the U S A, and medieval mentions of wassail bowls and feasts linked to health wishes.
A collection of Santa letters from Milam County children requesting gifts such as footballs marbles trains dolls bicycles guns air guns wagons and caps. The notes name several children by first name and age and ask Santa to remember teachers and family while also urging kindness to other children.
Mothers nationwide seek a special yet manageable Christmas menu. A simple plan includes a breakfast of coffee orange juice waffles grilled sausage cakes honey and a Christmas dinner with roast turkey giblet gravy celery dressing mashed potatoes buttered green beans Calavo grapefruit salad assorted relishes cranberry sauce hot rolls fruit cake and milk.
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