Santa Claus card art changes from slim elves to plump image
The piece notes Hallmark researchers trace Santa’s changing silhouette from a slender elf-like figure in early depictions to the modern chubby man who clears chimneys. It contrasts century old illustrations with today’s popular image and cites The Night Before Christmas as having little influence on artists’ later portrayals.
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Anta Claus
Mrs. Claus
Santa
Hallmark Cards
Clement Moore
Moore
Hallmark
Miss Gale
Jesse
Norma
John Fearins
Growing Up Foods for Babies Soup Stage
Doctors suggest progressing babies from baby foods to soups as a growing step. Separate solids from liquid for easy feeding and ensure the soup is not too hot. Recommended options include tomato soup chicken with vegetable rice vegetable beef and more.
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Aries
Baby
Children’s Christmas Lists From 1900s Letters
In handwritten pleas, several children describe their holiday desires. Davey Crocket at the Alamo requests a service station and cowboy gear. Suzanne Chike wants toys and clothes. Larry Allen Lewis asks for dolls, a spaniel, a monkey, and household items. John Deere tractor and sundry toys appear among the dreams from Denwood Butler.
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Santa
Davey Crocket
the Alamo
Egg Nog Welcomes Holiday Season In Markets And Homes
Egg nog arrives early for Thanksgiving and lasts through New Year’s, offered in markets and via milk delivery. The non alcoholic rum flavored drink is sweet spicy rich and smooth ready to serve from market or delivery. It enhances gatherings turning buffets into festive occasions and conveys hospitality.
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Jo Ann Maloney
Patsy
Max
Cynthia
Mom
Daddy
Mrs. Meiss
Pat W. Horner
Betty Asilton
Dorothy Anne Wood
Wanda
Dale
Miss Chaffinch
Russell Walkley
Fi.s
Larry Allen Lewis
Suzanne Chike
John Deere
Denwood Butler
Coca-Cola Company
Easton Coca-Cola Bottling Company, Inc
Owepa Peraalhive
Sealtest
Shyling
Oldsmobile
Inc. Soap & Bleach
Quick- Washard St
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