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Newspaper
Canon City Record
Location
Canon City, Colorado, United States of America
Date
Dec 25, 1902
Page
1
A historical account recalls the Nativity in Bethlehem during Cesar Augustus era with a Jewish maiden and Child, notes Empress Helena later marking the grotto and building a church that stood for generations in Bethlehem. It references the revered site and its enduring remains.
A mixed account blends Bethlehem’s ancient church with modern Yuletide scenes in America. It contrasts the storied holy crypt and mosaics with family Christmas morning rituals and the lively spectacle of children awaiting Santa Claus. The piece reflects on joy, faith, and the seasonal bustle.
The article describes the Nativity Church in Bethlehem as the center for Latin Greek and Armenian services on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day. It details the ornate processions bishops and priests, the manger grotto, and the Bambino image venerated by pilgrims, followed by Greek celebrations a week later and a reflection on Santa Claus for children.
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