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Newspaper
Hamiota Echo
Location
Hamiota, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Dec 21, 1949
Page
2
The writer repeats the seasonal greeting and honors the diverse people who contribute to Christmas joy. They thank the littlest children, hardworking parents, shopkeepers, and friends near and far, noting that Christmas reflects the effort and love people invest in it.
A reflective piece compares Christmas cards to varied expressions of faith. It notes plain, colorful, and humorous cards, verses, and personal styles that convey the message that the Word became flesh. The author urges readers to embody Christ differently while sharing peace and hope with others.
Jim Atwell brings home a parcel that proves to be a cold turkey joke with a milk bottle and rusty door-knobs. Muriel Martin, the initiations girl, confesses and meets the Atwell family, who invite her to join them for the holidays.
The Canadian Underwriters Association warns of deaths injuries and property damage from Christmas fires caused by carelessness. It lists 13 donts including don't strike matches beside the Christmas tree and urges the public to take simple precautions.
A lullaby narrates a peaceful Christmas Eve with a Babe born in a manger and shepherds. It blends a tender bedtime story with a safety warning about holiday fire risks and child supervision. The piece ends with a quiet assurance of a bright Christmas morning as stars shine.
In the Christmas spirit of peace and goodwill, the Christmas tree is praised as a gift Germany gave to the world. The Prince Consort Albert, Victoria's German husband, introduced it to Britain about a century ago, highlighting cross cultural friendship.
A short inspirational verse urging loyalty tenderness bravery and kindness toward others with a promise that giving one’s best will bring good in return. The message exhorts being loving and true in daily life.
Poem celebrates the guiding star across hills and deserts guiding pilgrims toward Christ on Christmas Day. Evokes the Holy Land, the Inn of Bethlehem, and the shrine of Christ, praising the Son of God through centuries.
In Bethlehem of Judaea the wise men from the east seek the newborn king of the Jews. They travel toward the house where Mary and the child reside, rejoicing at the sight of the star and presenting gifts of gold, frankincense, and myrrh.
Defrost frozen turkeys by refrigerator thawing for two to three days or under running cool water for four to six hours. Unwrapped birds can sit on a rack at room temperature for eight to 12 hours, with electric fan speeding the process. Prompt cooking after defrosting is preferred, and a defrosted bird can be kept one to two days wrapped loosely in waxed paper at 39°F or less or stuffed and roasted immediately.
The article traces how Christmas practices travel across cultures from Sweden to Hungary and England. It describes lighting electric shrubs in Canada, Epiphany gift days, Spanish shoe gifts, Finnish Santa visits, and Victoria era popularization of the Christmas tree. Mistletoe’s ancient Druids and Scandinavians linked it to love and healing.
The piece surveys mistletoe lore from Greece Celts and China linking its parasitic nature to Christmas symbolism. It explains Boxing Day origins and notes mistletoe’s Christian association and an old rhyme about its Christmas use.
The piece notes that fairy lights and candles persist from the Middle Ages view of Christmas as a Festival of the Light. It describes churches ablaze with candles and decorations at altars and within the nave and chancel.
The article notes holly used in Christmas decorations travels widely from Pacific to Atlantic shores, with Canada playing a notable part by sending holly everywhere to create festive atmosphere.
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