Christmas in World Faiths and the Adventist View
A long meditation on Christmas origins in ancient sun-worship rites and the spread of Christendom. It surveys how Diocletian, Julian and medieval practices shaped Christmas feasting, then shifts to modern global beliefs about a second coming. Adventists, Behaists, Theosophists and others await a renewed era amid planetary upheavals.
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Ungeet
Everest
Gungeet
Ghoom
Darjiling
Himalayas
Jesus of Nazareth
India
Persia
Egypt
China
Christ
The
Diocletian
Nicomedia
Jesus
Julian
Advent Christians
Seventh Day, Life and Advent Union
Bethlehem
Europe
America
Beha Ullah
Acre
Syria
Jesus Christ
Theosophists
Universal Brotherhood
Mme. Blavatsky
Adyar
Madras
Rome
Church of God
Zion
Jerusalem
Judea
A Christmas Tableau of Monks and Santa
A traditional legend tells of monks in white gowns who plant and grow toy trees for Santa to distribute. The scene unfolds as a garden stage with toys appearing on festooned trees while sleigh bells sound. Santa returns with an empty pack and is filled by the monks, then distributes gifts to Sunday school children.
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Santa Claus
Santa Claus and the poor children in a Christmas plea
The poem urges Santa to ignore the wealthy and focus on aid for poor children. It calls for compassion and generosity, portraying children waiting in the frost for Christmas cheer and asking Santa to bring aid and a sense of divine thoughtfulness.
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Santa’ Claus
John Kendrick Bangs
Harper's Weekly
Mistletoe Lore Through Ancient Belief and Customs
The article traces mistletoe names misselden and missel and its veneration by Greek and Roman pagans. It cites Virgil Edda and Celtic legends, notes Druids gathering it solemnly, and says Britons revered mistletoe on oaks. White berries symbolize flirtation and kissing under the bough.
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Greece
Rome
Wheat crop outlook for Western Canada in 1911
The 1911 Western Canada crop saw strong seeding and early growth but poor August weather reduced ripening yields. Wheat harvest totaled about 35 million bushels valued near 31 million dollars, with farmers in Manitoba Saskatchewan and Alberta holding roughly 130 million bushels for sale on November 1. Net margins varied by grade, with low grade wheat yielding about 17 to 44 cents per bushel after costs, while high grade reached around 19 to 24 cents.
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Canada
Manitoba
Saskatchewan
Alberta
Winnipeg Free Press
Flying machine plans spark a light on its landing point
Bronson and Woodson discuss inventing a flying machine and determining its landing site as Whistler and Robert Henri critique wealthy buyers in a witty exchange about art knowledge and prices. The Exchange notes a millionaire’s offer to buy to boost status rather than mastery.
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Bronson
Woodson
Whistler
Robert Henri
New York
Mr. Henri
Castoria Mentioned In Warning Ad Increases Caution
A cautionary note highlights CASTORIA as a safe remedy for infants and children, urging readers to verify the signature of Ch. WA. The message cites over 30 years of use and plays on cries from children to emphasize trust. A stray dialogue line about a guard and farewell adds a miscellaneous fragment.
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Fletcher
Also Mentioned on This Page
Ch 1
Phill
ArlLwys
Christine
England
Dickens
London
Merry England
Germany
Denmark
Russia
St. Nicholas
St. Petersburg
Moscow
Riga
New York City
United States
Yuletide
Barons
Mister Santa Claus
Sacred Heart Review
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