Christmas Potpourri and the Christmas Hymns Origin
A nostalgic tour through the origin of A Visit from St. Nicholas, noting Moore’s poem on a New York foot journey to buy a turkey, Nast’s 1883 illustration, and the evolution of Santa Claus. Also recalls early Christmas hymn origins by Ambrose and Prudentius, and Puritan New England Christmas restrictions and diary mentions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Santa Claus
Hie
United States Army Engineer Battalion
Grenada
Nicas Ragua
Mary Christmaa
Boston
Mass
Joty Au
Hoover
Darley
Doctor Moore
Thomas Nast
Harper's Weekly
Nast
Ambrose
Milan
Prudentius
Landa
Arize
Sedullus
Jesus
Redeemer
Ben Jonson
George Wither
Jonson
Following Christ in All Things Lesson Plan
A December religious study outline emphasizes daily self denial through cross bearing, devotion, and prayer. It maps weekly lessons from October to December focusing on growth, family life, worship, stewardship, and living in harmony across races, with emphasis on practical application for youths and adults.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bethany
Jesus
Mary
Leason
Ife
Sfn
Hfe
God
Christ
Dying Soldier Prays with Mother's Cross
A wounded soldier, near death, asks the officer if he may say a prayer. He then offers a small cross his mother gave him, and the officer, gazing into the dying man’s eyes, holds the cross before them and passes away.
Blessings and Tests in A Prayerful Reflection
A terse meditation on blessings and duty, noting that riches carry responsibility, loving parents require gratitude, and enduring days foster sympathy. The speaker links divine provisions to moral traits, aging, and the call to gratitude.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Avery
Personal Service in Sunday Schools Needs Young Teachers
Many young people are stingy in giving personal service to the society or church. They rush to easy tasks but avoid those requiring time, thought, and effort. What Sunday school is not in need of young men for teachers of the boys classes? To enrich such a class demands study and interest in the boys and work in their debate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New England
William Bradford
Plymouth Plantation
Massachusette
General Court
Boston
Bay
Chirlatman
Cotton Mather
Waster
Nawapapur
Letters From Palestine Aimed At Aiding Exodus Invasion
Sir Charles Marston reports discovery near Tel El Amarna of clay tablets from Bizernin to pharaoh seeking military aid to defend Palestine against the Israelites, described as Tibil iu. He identifies likely Hebrews and ties the texts to the period of the Israelite conquest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Palestine
Tel el Amarna
Egypt
Charles Marston
Charles
Intestine
Tel Wl Amarna
Local Man Surrenders to Police After Theft and Court
A young Lonilon man confessed to stealing a table knife from a store after losing wages at the races. He told court his tale and was sent home to await further music.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kabir
Fea Ieee Dal
Delivared
Lonilon
Ang
Benedet Hag
Julla
Eternal Mystery Dialogue Cites Genta Nostra Mention
A quoted line from Eternal Mystery features Tam promising punishment and a child named Genta Nostra cited by Horne questioning moral guilt. The dialogue suggests tension over wrongdoing and pain as a consequence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tam
Pap
Also Mentioned on This Page
Clement C. Moore
General Theological Seminary
New York City
St. Nicholas
New York
Chelsea Village
West Twenty-third Street
Moores
Moore
Troy Xe
Eds
Ata Claus
Santa Clara
America
Éene
Moi
John Milton
Angela Slag
Charles Worley
Nahum Tate
PhiUpa Brooks
Bethlehem
Maholas
Austin
Taras
Superior
Wis
Herbert A. Roun
Pittsburgh
Mrn
Edward C. Claus
Claus Avenue
Mrs. Claus
Elmg
Scott Watson
Oved'ternational
KarEn
Christian Standards OF Life
Weetorn
Iyonen Pr
Kagel
Drouglet’s
Ceres Ave
Los Angalav
John Ashton
Mercedes
Texas
Darufalah Museum
Delhi
India
Lydia &. Pinkham
Planty
Margin
Dei
Tums
Mae
Des Moines, Na
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