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Newspaper
Cameron Herald
Location
Cameron, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 22, 1927
Page
28
Anne Dawson helps two poor girls selling wax flowers to raise money for a sister’s education. A note left on a cottage promises gifts if the wreath and candle speak from the window on Christmas night, and a later delivery reveals a kindly surprise for the family.
A Classian peasant lays straw at the center of the Christmas table symbolizing the manger. Guests draw a blade of straw from the bundle with the longest strand predicted to live the longest.
Moritreal Star observes Saint Nicholas as the patron saint linked to Christine tradition and notes Christmas variants across nations. It cites Pather Christmas in Britain, Santa Cris in Germany, and Wriss Kringle in Holland as regional forms of the same figure.
The article notes that dolls originated as idols carved from wood or bone and that the term dol may derive from idol. It traces dolls through Queen Anne era Britain, with earlier records scarce, and mentions introduction from Flanders as “Flanders babies.”
The National Safety Council warns that candles are dangerous around children and during holidays due to increased inflammable materials in homes, urging careful supervision and safer alternatives.
A historical note states Christmas greeting cards will cost the country 55 million dollars and adds that time lost to addressing the cards adds to the expense. The remark highlights the logistical burden of holiday greetings.
The Woolworth Building in New York City houses more than 10,000 persons during office hours. Appendicitis got its name in 1886, but cases are traced back to 1684 by medical authorities.
Phillip, a wealthy city youth, visits Priscilla for Christmas dinner with her humble family. She fears she cannot gift him anything worthy as she hides that her joy stems from simple affection rather than riches. The story ends with a tender moment as Maxine Chapman’s name appears in the credits.
The text links mistletoe and kissing as a long standing European tradition. It notes the cultural association dating back through history and tradition, highlighting the berryed plant as a symbol of romantic custom.
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