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Newspaper
Comanche Chief
Location
Comanche, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 23, 1966
Page
20
A medieval German stage practice used decorated fir trees as the tree of Paradise in plays. Authorities frowning on public displays led to placing trees in homes. The custom evolved to Christmas decoration with cookies fruit and eventually candles.
A small mint-laden Christmas tree doubles as a festive table centerpiece and a novel way to present after-dinner mints. Mints can be attached to the tree with cellophane tape thread or ornament hangers for easy display.
Charles Williams laments his malfunctioning typewriter describing it as a dangerous monster that bites fingers and traps hands in a claustrophobic typing table. He recalls the device as a grinning hazard that mocks him with relentless clicking and painful jams.
A five month old girl writes to Santa expressing belief in his kindness. She asks for presents for all children and urges care for soldiers in Vietnam, praying for an end to wars, and kindness for hospital and rest home residents.
A compact guide on choosing gifts and home items that avoid being overly stylized. It recommends simple clean lines, avoiding costly trends, and consulting sales staff to ensure lasting appeal and value.
The article notes that Christmas cards failed to gain popularity for about twenty years after their 1840s England debut. Only two primitive prototypes, both in the British Museum, preserve the message of peace and goodwill that remains unchanged in modern cards.
Support our fight in Vietnam by buying bonds this Christmas season. Return envelopes marked free gift available at participating banks.
A historical note recounts Martin Luther’s reputed Christmas scene in which he used a small evergreen and lighted trees to mimic starlit reflections. The tale, dated from his lifetime 1483 to 1546, explains why the practice did not become popular until well after his era.
The Christmas Crib traces to 1223 in Greccio Italy when St Francis of Assisi built a Bethlehem stable with live animals and real people. The custom spread from churches to homes and palaces as Italian families now take pride in preparing the crib.
Five year old Beth Freeman writes to Santa listing gifts she wants including a doll a stove a table chairs a lamp a pillow for her pet a red purse a play gun and a paper request.
A Christmas legend says spiders spun webs on a tree and the Christ Child blessed them, turning the webs into silver threads for decoration. The tale explains tinsel’s origin as a miracle linked to innocence and wonder.
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