Concord area holiday prep and community notes
Local Concord vicinity busy with Christmas shopping and decorations. Lexington crank protests noted. Concord High School football testimonial scheduled at State Armory with tickets selling fast. Community fund drives, hospital campaign, and fire department activity referenced amid winter prep and one way street signs in Monument Square.
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Bedford Misa Corfetance Duane Elected Junior Class Leader
Bedford Misa Corfetance Duane daughter of Mr and Mrs J M Duane of Bedford was elected onto the Junior Class at Accehampton School for Girls in Northampton. Henry Isner, Hancock seomience patient at the Lying-In t in Boston. The votes Workers of the held their Fee on Tuesday sare at the home of Mrs Walter B jnn Bacon road. seven tables and the fir Mrs South F ells Mrs Buffer. Another party was held in December. Mrs Richard S Dodge South Street is a patient at Massachusetts General hospital.
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Iampton School For Girls
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Massachusetts General Hospital
Moving Piggies For Children At Town Hall Event
A series of moving piggies for children is planned with the first event Saturday December 21 at 2:00 PM in the Town Hall. Civic Club card party and auction will be held at the auditorium with bridge games and store prize draws.
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Christmas boxes and their evolution through history
A fragmented historical note traces Christmas boxes from ancient Saturnalia gifts to religious uses in Mass. It describes 8 boxes opened by breaking, then spread among tradesmen and apprentices as a gift tradition. Pepys and Swift are referenced for mentions of Christmas boxes in their writings.
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Meiften
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Legends of Yule Log Customs Across Cultures
Ancient legends surround the Yule Log with mystery and superstition. The log must be touched and lit with clean hands and certain people are believed to portend bad luck if seen while it burns. Tyroleans decorate with paper flowers and ribbons. wine is poured and the youngest child offers a prayer for warmth and food.
Southern Christmas Customs in Virginia Homes
Negro families in Virginia maintain a Christmas gift ritual. On Christmas Eve a sheet is spread over a dining table with a box placed underneath. Each family member writes his name on a slip and pins it to the sheet, and gifts are quietly slipped in at night for the intended recipient. Morning reveals all gifts.
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Antil
Audie
Christina
Christmas Celebrations Across Central America and Caribbean
A fragmented account describes how Christmas is celebrated in Mexico, Guatemala, Costa Rica, Cuba, and neighboring nations. It notes fireworks, parades, and fanfare, with pinatas, outdoor fairs, and family visits as central traditions amid festive markets and music, reflecting shared regional spirit.
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Rica
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Dominican Republic
Fear of Burned Leather in Greek Christmas Customs
Fragmentary OCR suggests a discussion of Karkantzari fears during Christmas in Greek communities. Mentions of burned leather odors offend Kar people and Epiphany season rituals. References to copper vessel, holy water, and sprinkling rites appear, though text is garbled.
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Barkantea
Ivare
Pets Christinas
Original Vitamin Factor In Worcestershire
Mistletoe was once believed to render cattle prolific and overtax the dairy herd in Worcestershire.
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Worcestershire
Deep mat mince pies and Christmas symbolism
Fragment describes mince pies shaped to imitate the manger scene with a brown crust representing the light of the Three Wise Men.
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Wise
Growing Christmas Flowers Indoors For Winter Gardens
Amateur growers are advised to plant narcissus and hyacinth bulbs early for Christmas blooms. Use deep containers with gravel or fibre, keep roots moist but not waterlogged, and maintain cool temps around 50–60°F during root development. Gradually increase light as flower stalks develop.
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Soliel
Concord wallops Lexington in 51 point football rout
A Concord football game last Thursday saw a 51 to 0 victory over Lexington, prompting heated reactions from Lexington coaches who criticized Coach Bernie Megin’s tactics during the decisive drive. The 6,000 crowd witnessed Concord extend its lead as Lexington felt the pressure, while questions arose about game conduct and sportsmanship.
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Bernie Megin
Concord
Megin
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Concords
Lexington Varsity
Concord Trinity Church to Host Special Meeting and Dessert
On Thursday afternoon at the Trinity Church in Concord a special meeting will be held followed by dessert. Final reports from the fair committee will be presented.
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Concord
Craftsmen Invited to Leringeon Fair in Eastern Massachusetts
The Minute Crafts Fair promises to be the greatest gathering of craftsmen in Eastern Massachusetts. The event will be held at Memo Hall on Saturday from 10 a m to 5 p m and is open to all artisans.
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Sechusetts
Holy Th . Of Cate fee ES eet The evergreen year
The year 1918 marked a revival of an old calendar tradition at St. Albar in Washington DC. A historical text from 1722 inspires a yearly January Eve display as part of a late calendar hobby attracting visitors in December.
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