Christmas Greetings From North Africa Soldiers Letter
A World War II era letter from Maynard Enterprise, Maynard Massachusetts, dated November 7, 1943, describes soldiers in North Africa missing home during Christmas. It requests help printing greetings for friends and family in the old hometown, reflects on wartime separations, and expresses hope for peace.
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Dick Elson
D. Elson
York
N.Y
North Africa
Ewe
Africa
Christmas Day Greeting From Dick Bison
A partial Christmas message recalls that no hearts should be heavy for soldiers sailors and marines serving country. It emphasizes God’s presence warmth and courage for all, and extends best wishes for a merry Christmas and a happy new year from Dick Bison.
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Dick Bison
Town Quintet Defeats Maynard Team 64 to 47
Hudson Town basketball team chalked up a 64 to 47 win over Maynard Theatre in Maynard yesterday afternoon. Jaworek led Hudson with 25 points while Byra returned from injury to add 18. Maynard’s Rogers scored 28 as the theatre quintet trailed throughout.
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Hudson
Hudson Town
Fast People's Theatre
Maynard
Hudson Hoopsters
Milltowners
Hudsonites
Rogers
Pasteason
Jaworek
Buteh Byra
Studion
Pagenio Ees
Logan
Re .i
Rego
Gis
Fis
Ieeane
Lo Cuiwiun
Gruber
Feee
fLansom
Dionne
Seriteene
Wiig
Geen
D. Will
Awae “Depot
Hudson State
Sten
New York University
Nakah
Santa Claus root in Saint Nicholas and names
The article traces Santa Claus to St Nicholas of Myra, a fourth century bishop. It explains the name Santa Claus and notes Kriss Kringle as a mistaken alias, linked to the German term Christkindl meaning Christ Child.
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Santa ‘Claus
Santa Claus
Nicholas
Myra
Asia Minor
Saint Nicholas
Greece
Kriss Kringle
Aed
Christhindel
Christ Child
Burning Bayberry Candles as Ancient Christmas Custom
An old legend ties bayberry candles to Christmas luck and wealth. The tradition encourages lighting two bayberry candles before midnight on Christmas Eve to scent the home and, supposedly, invite fortune and good fortune for the season.
Cromwell Prohibits Christmas Observance Edict
In the Cromwell era an edict forbids Christmas observance. It orders shops to stay open on Christmas and protects shopkeepers from violence. No actions shall be had on the twentieth day of December commonly called Christmas.
Unto us a Child is Born and Peace on Earth
The poem cites Isaiah and Luke verses about the birth of Christ, referencing a guiding star and manger scene. It links Bethlehem’s road to peace with homes and people, celebrating a savior born in the City of David and the message of goodwill.
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Christ
Reed
Bethlehem
Madeleine
City of David
Christ the
Lord
Luke
Mince Pies and Luck Across Twelfth Night Tradition
Fragmentary notice discusses mince pies as a British tradition linked to luck during the holiday season. Mentions timing around Twelfth Night and a playful reference to the month of good fortune, alongside unclear phrases about what counts as a proper mince pie and how often to eat them.
Boston Edison Company warns against frayed or damaged cords
The Boston Edison Company cautions customers to avoid frayed or damaged electrical cords as they pose a hazard and may cause short circuits, urging proper replacement and safe usage.
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Laynard
Salas
Enterprise
Inard
Massachusetts
Ak Maynard
Mass
Sonja
Henie
Queen of Ice
National Safety Council
TOWN
Byra
Hudson Heap
Santa
Hitler
Afoppo
Guiding Star
Anon
God
Owen
Boston Edison Company
CIA
Shrestmas
Lovell Bus Lines. Inc
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