Legends and Customs Forming Christmas Traditions
A survey of Christmas lore traces Santa’s chimney arrivals to Norse and Hertha legends, notes Silent Night originated with a guitar due to a broken organ, questions eggnog’s origins, covers early tree ornaments inspired by sun stars and animals, and recalls cattle feasts and talking cattle folklore, plus mistletoe’s kissing lore.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Santa
Scandinavia
Hertha
Hallein
Austria
Joseph Mohr
Franz Gruber
Letters to Santa in The Decatur Daily
A collection of children’s Christmas requests printed to share letters addressed to Santa Claus. The excerpts show young authors asking for toys such as dump trucks dolls tractors and a record player along with affectionate inquiries about Santa and Rudolph.
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Santa Claus
Decatur Daily
Decatur
Scrab
Mandan Alexander
Santa letter collection mentions children and requests
A set of handwritten notes from Center Springs includes Christmas wish lists and greetings. Arlene Sivley Todd and siblings write about illness, gifts, and party plans. Bobby Jett requests games and a pool table while Tami Ann Wilhite signs off with holiday wishes.
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Decatur
Santa
Bobby Jett
Koala: Australia’s native marsupial of the gum trees
The koala is a native marsupial of Australia that lives among gum trees. It relies on eucalyptus forests for habitat and diet.
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Australia
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Star-Lite
Decatur Lions Club
Bobby Herbert
Att's Feminine Apparel
Patterson's
Decatur Shopping Center
Mer
Moulton
Shannon
Shannon Freeman
Rudolf
Rena Hagood
Trinty Dear Santa
Raggedy Ann
Karen Gilley
Center Springs
Arlene Sivley
P.J
Todd
Irene Sharp
Robert Bond
Beth Benfield
Faye St. John
Bond
Tami Ann Wilhite
Shoe City
11Th St
Cullman Town Square
Fabric Center
Indecatur Southland
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