Two Men Responsible For Familiar Santa
The familiar Santa Claus of today is traced to a comparatively recent origin.
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Santa Claus
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Newspaper
Grand Saline Sun
Location
Grand Saline, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 20, 1956
Page
16
Santa’s image shaped by Moore and Nast
Picture of Santa as a rotund jolly figure with red cheeks owes its creation to two men. Clement Clarke Moore penned A Visit from St. Nicholas and defined Santa and his reindeer, while Thomas Nast translated the poem into a paper illustration showing the classic red suited, white bearded figure.
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Santa
Clement Clark Moore
St. Nicholas
The Fir Tree Christmas Legend Lights the Fir
A traditional Christmas tale explains how fir trees became bright at Christmas. An angel places stars on its boughs after the Baby Jesus smiles upon it, blessing fir trees to be lit for children.
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Bethlehem
Jesus
Christmas Trees Are Big Business Now
The Christmas tree industry runs a four week season from harvesting to sale. About 25 percent of the retail price is stumpage. Trees sell for roughly 25 cents per lineal foot, yielding 6 cents stump wood and wholesale prices of 10 to 15 cents per lineal foot. U.S. distribution totals about 30 million trees.
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United States
Santa Claus as Spy Class Icon Emerges in 1863
The article notes the artist created Santa with a spy class to identify good and bad children and a large book to record names. The 1863 conception of Santa Claus persisted, though the pipe and spy glass faded from use over time.
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Santa
Santa Claus
Christmas Stories Told at Mrs Gibson House Guild Meeting
Christmas meeting of the Guild held at Mrs Skeet Gibsons residence featured hostesses Sue Gibson and Mrs James Crad dock. Mrs John Korleski introduced a Christmas program including biblical and legendary tales, Mrs Verne Geddie recounted the three chests gift to Christ Child, Mrs Perry Pugh shared Cobbler and his Guest, and Mrs Faye Fowler closed with Mr Jones Goes to Bethlehem. Mrs Galloway Darby chaired and Sue Gibson performed Christmas piano pieces.
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Guild
Skeet Gibson
Dorothy Carter
Luke
Verne Geddie
Christ Child
Mary
Perry Pugh
Christ
Faye Fowler
Mr. Jones
Bethlehem
Jones
Galloway Darby
Sue Gibson
Chill Candies Preparation Tips for Even Burning
The text advises chilling candies 24 hours before use to ensure even burning without dripping. It also suggests dipping the candies in Pine Sol to achieve a pine woodsy odor before refrigerating.
Don't Let Christmas Go To Your Head When You're Driving
Detroit safety consultant Jeanne Smith warns holiday traffic hazards from preoccupation with plans. She urges staying alert slowing down and careful pedestrian behavior to reduce Christmas time crashes and blocked vision while crossing at corners.
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Detroit
Jeanne Smith
Dodge
Jeanne
Be a cool driver this holiday season
The message urges patience in heavy traffic and urges drivers not to speed or take risks. It warns against drinking and driving, advising not to drive after even one drink. The text emphasizes pedestrian safety and avoiding crossing into traffic unsafely.
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