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Newspaper
Carrollton Chronicle
Location
Carrollton, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 21, 1956
Page
3
The fragmentary text recalls early Christmas carols and nativity acts in St Francis of Assisi era, noting traveling clergy and communal Nativity scenes. It mentions Bethlehem manger models, Mary figures, and folk figures of Christmas in that period.
Homemade treats and Christmas customs feature in a piece on crafts from thrifted cards. Readers are guided to make place mats from wishful card fronts and prints while noting evergreen tree culture and varied holiday foods.
An old note recalls mince pies as a Christmas tradition with symbolic meaning. The oblong pastry is linked to the manger where Christ was born, the crust to the gold brought by the wise men, and the spices to the gifts and aromas of the Nativity season.
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