Christmas Customs Across Nations Accumulate Heritage
Elizabeth Boykin explores how midwinter celebrations predate Christ’s birth, the church’s suppression of lights and evergreens, and the gradual adoption of symbols like holly, ivy, and mistletoe. The piece notes immigrant and global influences on Santa Claus, Christmas trees, plum pudding, crèche scenes, poinsettias, and festive treats from Sweden and elsewhere.
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Elizabeth Boykin
Christ
Tetullian
Massachusetts
Mary
Holland
St. Niclaes
Germany
England
Mexico
Europe
Sweden
Cod Liver Oil Promoted For Children Health
Most children up to twenty years of age will benefit from a daily dose of cod liver oil. The recommendation highlights cod liver oil as a daily supplement for youth health.
Modern Industry Nerves The Spirit Of Our Christmas
The piece traces the Christmas card tradition from its origins in 1845 with W C Dobson and 1846 with John Calcott Horsley through 19th century practices. It notes earlier Christmas pieces from Queen Anne’s era and the 1870s US adoption via Marcus Ward and Company, highlighting Louis Prang’s prominent role.
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W. C. Dobson
Queen Victoria
John Calcott Horsley
Royal Academician
Sir Henry Cole
Queen Anne
United States
Marcus Ward and Company
London
Louis Prang
Mistletoe Varieties Seen Across American Trees
The article explains that American mistletoe differs from European legend and identifies Phora dendron flavescens as the local species. It grows on tupelo, red maple, poplar, willow, cypress, juniper, apple, locust, and linden trees, with oaks also listed. Harvesters collect the plant in the wild for Christmas holidays.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Europe
South Atlantic States
Prang and the Rise of the Modern Christmas Card
The text traces Edward Prang or his namesake influence as he popularized Christmas cards in American schools using the Prang method. It notes his 1874 entry into the field with prize incentives and advances in lithographic printing that shaped the industry.
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Prang
Germany
Boar’s Head Known For Food Lore And Odd Tale
A traditional view links boars to farming and festive feasts from ancient times. A Christmas tale from Oxford recounts a student in Shotover forest who wrestled a wild boar, saved his Aristotle by offering the beast’s head, and later served it roasted at Queen’s College.
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Freya
Oxford
Aristotle
Shotover Forest
Queen’s College
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