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Newspaper
Fredericksburg Standard
Location
Fredericksburg, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 20, 1967
Page
22
A Christmas devotional reflects on the birth of Jesus Christ as the son of God who became flesh and king. It notes his humble life in Nazareth, his enduring sovereignty, and his role as priest guiding humanity back to God. The article hints at continuation on page eight.
The piece surveys Christmas customs from Swe den and Sweden straw in manger traditions to Hong Kong Santa figures. It notes universal joy and unique family memories, mentioning San Tan You Lin in Hong Kong and department store traditions during the season.
The Fredericksburg Standard's Dec 22 1917 issue printed a long list of local merchants who extended Christmas greetings. The note praised patrons and urged unity for a brighter 1918, with many firms named and several still run by descendants.
The Lions Community Christmas Observance, born from county church cooperation and immigrant song heritage, has become a durable holiday event in Gillespie County. Initiated in 1930 by Wm. Petmecky with a planned court house park sing song, it moved to the Junior High Gym in 1931 after weather halted the first program. In 1951 the feature persisted, with continued community support and musical emphasis.
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