Christmas customs across nations and traditions
The article traces Christmas practices from Holland, England, Germany, and Scandinavia, noting Santa Claus origins, chimney rites, stocking gifts, the Christmas tree tale, mistletoe, laurel, ivy and holly symbolism, the Yule log, carol singing, and charity customs tied to the season. It highlights historical origins and evolving customs across cultures.
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Day
America
Holland
San Nicholase
Santa Claus
Santa
Old England
St. Nicholas
Walden
Germany
Martin Luther
England
Christ
Scandinavia
Italy
Spain
Rome
Santa's Idea By Chip Trice
A humorous verse about Santa pondering Christmas troubles on a cold December night. Rudolph the red nosed reindeer loses a shoe prompting a plan then a risky alcohol assisted remedy. The narrator insists self reliance and hints at loosening his resolve.
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Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer
Opinion Foil What should Santa bring you
A scanned reader poll lists various reader wishes for Christmas items and favors. Respondents name desires range from tangible gifts like vehicles and a new leg to experiences, personal favors, and academic help. The mixed page reflects playful holiday wishes and humorous requests.
New Warm-Up Jackets for FHS Billikens
Students cheered as the Billikens paraded the new warm-up jackets down the hall. The heavy silver gray satin suits feature red and white trim and "Hil likens" across the back with a red sleeve number. They wore the outfits for the Thursday night game with Medina.
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Billikens
Hillikens
Medina
High School Christmas Assembly Showcases Sport, Skits, Poems
The school board and all students attended a festive Friday assembly after a pre holiday turkey dinner. Henry Frantzen received the football sportsmanship trophy, with Coach Roy Langerhans noting the tough competition this year.
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Percy
Andy Alberthal
Krause
Harold Klinksick
Wost
Widdo
A Month of Christmases in Fredericksburg
A December tale in Fredericksburg follows seven year old John and eleven year old Mills as they observe local Christmas traditions. The story covers tree cutting, Curst baking scents, stocking fills on St Nicholas Eve, Santa Claus visits, and Christmas church and dinner. Suitable for children aged ten to twelve and appealing to local readers of any age.
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Fredericksburg
John
Mills
St. Nicholas
Santa Claus
Cate
Hillbilly Party Line and Bus Talk Incident
Fragmentary report notes a discussion about smooching on a band bus and a Willow City bus in daylight. It mentions Eveleyn C and R H M Curtis B with a picture of a pretty girl and asks what happened to it. Gary C. is said to pursue freshmen girls, with a named incident involving Carol Ann G after a football banquet.
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Willow City
Eveleyn C
Curtis B
Curtis
Mr. Black
Gary C
Carol Ann G
Letter to Santa Desi Girl Seeks Beau Reunion
A playful handwritten note asks Santa for a future boyfriend to comfort and cheer a girl named Ginna. She laments loneliness on Sunday nights and imagines being in another home with someone who will fuss over her. The tone is wistful and hopeful, expressing a simple wish for companionship.
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Desi Santa
Ginna
Billikens Lose to Mason Cowgirls in Rough Game
The Billikens fall 43 to 28 to the Mason Cowgirls in the FHS Gym. Judge Winkle told a Billiken they would never be drafted, labeling them 4-F. They rebound to defeat Medina 40 to 33, and plan a Jan 2 game with Comfort after the Christmas holidays.
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Billikens
Mason
FHS
Winkle
Medina
Two Women Kiss and Boxers Shaking Hands Theme
A brief fragment notes a recurring image where two women kissing is likened to two boxers shaking hands before a bout. The line implies a symbolic parallel between affection and sportsmanship in contrast to expected public behavior.
Band Members for Messiah at Community Christmas Program
Several members of the FHS band formed a smaller ensemble to perform the Messiah Ovet um at the community Christmas program Sunday night. The reed section also played the Pastoral Symphony in the game program, rearranged for reeds by director Mr K Gammenthaler.
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FHS
K. Gammenthaler
Christmas Meaning Amid Feasting and Celebration
The piece notes that Christmas joy spans all nationalities with turkey and plum puddings, yet emphasizes the holiday's deeper significance as the Birthday of Christ and the coming of Jesus, urging reflection beyond gifts and feasting.
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America
Christ
Jesus
Efficient machines and humans work quietly
A brief note highlights the parallel between efficient machines and efficient people. It underscores how both operate with calm efficiency and minimal noise, suggesting productivity through quiet effectiveness.
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Otto Hartmann
fiSay
City Package Store
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Charles
Chip” Trice
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Lochie
Mr. Westerfeldt
Dharvey Eckert
Hobby Robbins
Gianma K
Charles Humes
Vernell A
Rosalie M
Miss Schmidt
Miami
Fla
Langerhans
Homer H
Levi E
Mercury
Alvin L
Liston M—Lonyy
Tony H
Kermit W. Meftie H
Charles F
FHS Billikens
Yale
Lou A. Falkenbury
Siddie Joe Johnson
Fredericksburg Publishing Co
Mason Cowgirls
Creetings
Weidenfeller Service Station
Johnny and
Lawrence
Oak Grove
Otto Zenner
Hristmas
Liston Manor
Emmie Mae Gellermann
James Luckenbach
Kermit Friedrich
Richard Moehle
Alton Meyer
Elizabeth Kessler
Temple Klett
James Eckhardt
ELL. Nixon & Son
Sinclair
Sinclair Refining Compenny
E. W. Stroeher
A. W. Holly
Roy Stroeher
Felix Hahne
Albert Kammlah
Guenther Pliester
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