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Newspaper
Dillon Tribune
Location
Dillon, Montana, United States of America
Date
Dec 19, 1924
Page
14
The article traces Christmas from ancient Egyptian Teutonic and pagan roots to Christian observance, noting December 25 as a settled date by Pope Julius in the fourth century. It describes early feasting, later Puritan restrictions in England, and the lord of misrule guiding twelve days of revelry.
A reflective Christmas poem traces how Christmas celebrations evolved from royal misrule to festive family customs and charity. It urges a balance of merriment with pity for the voiceless, aching to keep the spiritual message of peace and good will at the center of the season.
Mary Graham Bonner writes of a veteran circus clown after years of performing with a donkey and fox terriers. He plans a long holiday with his pets but discovers the children’s laughter and joy revive him, proving he cannot quit being a clown.
A playful exchange unfolds as a child asks if Santa loves the nursemaid, and the parent responds that Santa does, recounting a humorous observation from last Christmas about Santa holding her on his lap.
A fragmented carol text pleads for peace and unity during hardship. It requests calm from the Lord of Love and recalls the sacrifice of Christ as a guiding light amid conflict and reverent celebration.
A grandmother recalls her Christmas wedding as the best gift of her life. She describes a one-room log home, handmade calico dress, feasting, kinfolk travels by oxen, and a first kiss under mistletoe, in a story of simple joy and faith.
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