Why Christmas Customs Survive From Pagan Times
This excerpt traces Christmas traditions to ancient sun worship and winter festivals across Egypt, Assyria, Greece, Rome, and the North, noting how Christianization merged pagan rites with Christian celebration. It discusses how the date of Christ’s birth remained uncertain and how customs like stockings and trees evolved from older rites.
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Julius Caesar
St. Augustine
Kent
Bree
Egypt
Assyria
Greece
Saint Nicholas and Santa Claus Across Nations
A London Daily Chronicle summary traces the evolution of Saint Nicholas into Santa Claus from Europe to America. It notes Dutch shoes, English reform, and French, Austrian, German customs with gifts, fruit, and warnings, detailing how each nation views the figure and their Christmas hospitality.
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Dee
Nicholas
Sante Claus
America
Maldena
England
Father Christmas
Holand
Santa Claus
Conial
France
Austria
Nicholag
Artavedae
London Daily Chronicle
Mariette Discovers Rivalry with Her Little Brother
A young girl named Mariette initially delights in a new baby brother but soon resents the infant, calling him a bothersome thing after being asked to rock the cradle. The second item notes a tiny edition of Dante's Divine Comedy shown at a Paris expo, measuring under half an inch square yet containing over 500 pages.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mariette
Bowver
Primitive kingdom tale on Johenna island woes
The piece portrays Johenna in the Comoro group as a basic, independent realm. A board of officials blocks ships seeking refuge, while local leaders engage in harsh, dubious pursuits centering on priests and women.
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Bultan
Johenna
Comoro Group
Multan
Ceconute
Hananss
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