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Harper Herald in Harper, Texas

19 Dec 1952

Page 11

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Harper Herald

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Harper, Texas, United States of America

Date

Dec 19, 1952

Page

11

Christmas Eve Customs From Around The World

A survey of Christmas gift traditions across nations describes Santa in America, St Nicholas in the Netherlands, an English queen Victoria era tree custom, an angel in Czechoslovakia, dwarfs in Scandinavia, and the Magi with a girl bearer in Germany. It notes goats in place of reindeer, birds in Sweden, and hay or grain offerings accompanying gifts.

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America Santa Claus Santa St. Nicholas Queen Victoria Albert England Germany Czechoslovaka Scandinavia Sweden Knight Ruppert Kris Kringle
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Star of Bethlehem Seen Only by Wise Men

The article discusses possible celestial explanations for the Star of Bethlehem and argues that none fit ancient literature, folklore, or common observation. It concludes the appearance was a sight granted uniquely to the Wise Men, not a generic nova or wandering planet.

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Bethlehem
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Christmas Across Cultures Reflections From Europe to Illinois

A New World Christmas contrast tracks customs from Swiss gift bearing angels to Polish peace wafers and American pioneer resilience. The piece recalls Kaskaskia as Illinois first capital where settlers kept Christmas amid hardship. Subscriptions requested.

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Switzerland Poland Christmay America Kaskaskia Illiois
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