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Newspaper
Cameron Herald
Location
Cameron, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 24, 1942
Page
2
A reflective Christmas piece celebrates family unity and community spirit during wartime. It extols mutual forgiveness, hope, and faith while recalling Bethlehem’s nativity and carols as soldiers endure distant battles. The piece cites Luke 2 2 and honors the Christmas message of peace and perseverance.
Boston Globe botanist William Tark describes how Palestine lacks Christmas greenery and relies on thorn scrub for fuel. He notes trees scarce, cedars misnamed, and desert flora like almond, olive, fig, date and mandrake shaping local life.
A Washington Post report on Hollywood Christmas traditions notes Santa parades on Hollywood Boulevard and stars such as Jane Withers Linda Darnell Carole Landis Greer Garson Jinx Falkenberg Claudette Colbert Hedy Lamarr Ruth Hussey and Bob Hope preparing gifts. It highlights early shopping lists and personal tastes with stars funding charity drives and sending thoughtful presents to friends and colleagues.
The article suggests Venus could have been the Star of Bethlehem seen from the Holy Land guiding the three magi. It notes astrologers’ and astronomers’ long speculation about the celestial sign accompanying Jesus’ birth and mentions Venus as a brilliant evening star visible after sunset in the southwestern sky for a short period during Christmas.
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