Christmas Traditions and Spirit Across the Community
The article reflects on Christmas as a season of peace and goodwill, detailing traditions from greetings and gifts to trees, carols, and church observance. It traces origins of Christmas cards, evergreen trees, and gift giving from pagan and ancient Christian roots, noting figures like St Basil and St Nicholas and the enduring festive customs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Engand
St. Francis of
Assisi
Grecchio
Christ
Santa
Nicholas
Asia Minor
St. Nicholas
Christmas Card From Art Students at Garden City High
Garden City High School displays its annual community Christmas Card created by 20 art students led by Galen Flora. The stained glass effect in the stairwell uses cardboard and colored tissue with interior lights creating a luminous design.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Garden City High School
North Main
Davin Williams
Galen Flora
Flora
Holiday Traffic Toll Could Reach 550 650
Chicago AP report cites the National Safety Council estimating 550 to 650 deaths in traffic accidents over the Christmas holiday weekend. The period runs from 6 p.m. Friday to midnight Monday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Nuational Safety Council
Christ Light of the World Reflected in Christmas Traditions
The article recalls Christmas symbolism from bonfires and candles of old to modern electric lights. It notes an Irish tradition that a candle be placed in the window on Christmas Eve, guiding Christ as he wanders the earth seeking a welcome.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christ
Yesteryear
Regerd
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Santa Claus
St. Basil
Julian
Greece
Massey Ferguson
Garden City
George Gerstner
Garden City Monument Company
E. Fulton
Sandy's Secretarial Service
Eads Hardware
Garden City Telegram
Harlich
Tot 'N Teen
N. Main
Cretinnes
The
Fidelity State Bank
Garden City, Kansas
Federal Biposit Insurance Corporation
Vel. Tate
Tideline State Bank
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