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Newspaper
Cameron Herald
Location
Cameron, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 22, 1949
Page
2
Patricia Grimes asks for rubber dolls clothes for her sister and brother plus boots and guns for her older brother. Eddie Wayne Williams requests a red cap tennis shoes leather gloves a monpoly set and candy. Carolyn Knipp asks for a doll a highchair and a Bible along with candy.
A letter lists demands for gifts including a baseball glove bicycle khaki coat doll books house coat house shoes roller skates football candy bicycle bat glove pink socks top shoes car bed doll clothes doll collar brownie toothbrush and other items addressed to various children.
A collection of handwritten Christmas requests from children addressed to Santa. Names include John H Davis Charene I Jesse Smith Peggy Wilson Dwight Moody Jr and Donald Rivers. They ask for items like sewing machines dresses bicycles toys candied treats and boxing gear.
A simple Christmas lesson explains Santa Claus as St Nicholas of Lycia the Greek bishop who gave three bags of coins to a poor man for his daughters. The tale shows generosity, anonymity, and the spread of the legend of St Nicholas.
A collection of holiday gift requests from area kids and families dated December 22, 1949. Children name items including bats gloves dolls watches candy bicycles caps and toy guns while mentioning siblings and ages in a warm community appeal.
A note on Irish tradition placing burning candles in windows on Christmas Eve to honor the Christ child in darkness. Advice for selecting toys: constructive-type toys best as they develop children’s ingenuity.
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