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Newspaper
Harper Herald
Location
Harper, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 20, 1963
Page
2
Pastor F. Sager of Trinity Lutheran Church explains the meaning of Christmas beyond decorations and social festivities. He emphasizes Christ as God's love gift and the Savior promised since the Fall, whose presence gives joy and compassion to the season.
The piece retells a Christmas legend of a girl who gifts pink rose petals to baby Jesus after an angel scatters white roses. It contrasts a traditional belief about mince pies with a devotional message that Christmas is God’s gift and salvation. It urges acceptance and sharing of the real lasting joy of Christmas.
A devotional reflection on Isaiah 9 6 7 describing Jesus as Wonderful Counselor Mighty God Everlasting Father and Prince of Peace. It emphasizes Christ’s humanity and divinity, his prophetic anointing, wise teaching, and eternal immutability, urging daily worship and devotion for peace and satisfaction.
A discussion on how Christmas music embodies the season from kindergarten carols to symphonies. It contrasts carols with hymns and pious ballads, celebrates festive tunes, and notes Christmas joy comes from the music we hear and sing about Christ birth.
The Wise Men offered frankincense and myrrh valued in ancient Egypt and Judea. Ancient pots preserved resins prized for medicine and royal anointing oil. Myrrh used as stimulant and sedative while frankincense came from Bopwellia trees.
The Christmas season lasts from Advent four weeks before December 25 to Epiphany on January 6, then continues with Plow Monday and Candlemas in February. For some, the festive period spans nearly two months with key feast days like St. Nicholas and Holy Innocents noted.
The quotes reflect on discovering inner value as life grows richer while cautioning against causing trouble for others. Ralph E. Lyne emphasizes meaningful self discovery, and Rudyard Kipling warns against self-made risk that harms neighbors.
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