Christmas customs and their pagan roots across Europe
A reflective survey traces Christmas observances from ancient Saturnalia to modern rites. It notes how early church fathers allowed retained pagan practices, the dating confusion over Christ’s birth, and regional customs from Germany and Denmark to Belgium and Alaska, including trees, gifts, carols, Knecht Ruprecht, star processions, and the yule log.
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Christ
Judea
California
Egypt
Rome
Claudius
Saturn
Strasburg
Ansgar
Church
Europe
England
Belgium
Alaska
Herod
Bethlehem
Thor
Let Us Reason With God in Thoughtful Faith
A sermon urging believers to examine doctrine through honest doubt and persistent reasoning with God. The author cites Isaiah and Jesus as models of thoughtful engagement, warning that neglecting contemplation weakens conviction and personal growth.
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Isaiah
Israel
Jesus
God
Christ
Rev
C. E. Jefferson
D.D
Praying for Our Friends
A brief meditation on ceaseless upward thoughts for friends. A father in heaven receives intercession when the mind recalls a friend amid daily duties, suggesting a simple practice of prayer without ceasing.
Proverbs as a Guide for Youth and Leaders
The article argues Proverbs speaks especially to young people and to mature rulers. It cites Jewish tradition that Solomon wrote Canticles in youth and Proverbs in later years, notes Luther’s devotion suggestion, and Coleridge’s praise of it as a statesman’s manual. It encourages readers to study Proverbs for personal growth and guidance.
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Solomon
Luther
Coleridge
Divine and human sympathy in God’s discipline
The excerpt reflects on God's deep sympathy for humans in weakness or trouble. It contrasts divine compassion with human limited empathy, stressing that God is sorry for all, yet not so as to hinder the best outcome or discipline. Selected text.
Three Generations Serve Farm in Surrey 173 Years total
The Welland family near Godalming Surrey marks 173 years of service across three generations. William Welland, 69, has 59 years of work, Julia Welland 60 years, and his two sons 30 and 24 years respectively.
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Welland
Godalming
Surrey
England
William Welland
Julia
Psoriasis Cure Ad Promoted by Cuticura Evidence
Troop H of the 6th U S Cavalry at Camp McCoy Wisconsin reports a case of scalp and limb psoriasis cured after three months using Cuticura Soap and Ointment with a free sample offer and world wide sales promotion. The ad includes patient Walter Mahony's note dated October 1912 and various promotional blurbs.
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6Th
U. S. Cavalry
Camp McCoy
Sparta
Wis
Walter Mahony
Culicura
Dept. L. Boston
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Santa Claus
Germany
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Knecht Ruprecht
Caer
Jen Usp
Browe
Sten
Latena
Red Cross
Pat
Verhoyansek
Skberla
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