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The Christmas Rose A Folk Tale in Alpine Lore
A medieval tale explains the origin of the Christmas Rose. Frau Walpurga meets the White Lady Frau Berchta and receives three white roses that heal her dying child. Monastic officials caution against myth while a tale of blessed herbs and seasonal magic spreads through the valley.
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Europe
Frau Berchta
Hulda
Christ
Alps
Italy
Frau Walpurga
Father Celestin
Valpares
Celestin
Christas
Walpurga
Fran Wapurga
Sheperd
Ran Walpurga
Fray Walpurga
Heaven
Mary