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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 24, 2013
Page
5
The Gazette editorial notes a national poll placing Christmas ahead of Independence Day across adult groups and highlights that many Americans value shared meals and family time. It emphasizes Christmas as both religious and secular, urging Eastern Iowans to celebrate with meaningful activities beyond a single day.
A Cedar Rapids reader recalls Monday dawn rescue when a UPS courier, silent and swift, cleared snow from beneath a car and pushed to freedom. The note thanks the anonymous helper and urges readers to support the Iowa Juvenile Home’s openness.
Kathleen Parker reflects on Megyn Kelly's assertion that Santa and Jesus are white and argues the broader issue of iconoclasm in a diverse America. The column notes reactions, the racial undertones, and the deeper question of representation in cultural symbols. Parker cites Harris's penguin Santa idea and weighs the value of inclusive imagery for children.
The note provides guidelines for submitting letters to the newspaper. It uses the editorial email and postal address with a phone contact for questions. Readers are invited to send concise opinions and follow the publication’s length expectations.
Christmas Eve memories mix with a church scene of candles and Silent Night. The author recalls childhood roles and pondered origins of oyster stew while noting archival mentions of recipes from the 1880s to 1915. A light personal column invites readers to share traditions.
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