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Newspaper
Harper Herald
Location
Harper, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 22, 1967
Page
11
A rambling holiday reflection blends scripture and sermon from Rev Will Rotter at Bethany Lutheran. It recalls Mary and Joseph’s crowded inn scene and a humble birth, urging readers to give selflessly and spread good will through small gifts and acts of love. Santa Claus origins mingle with Bethlehem imagery as the town contemplates Christmas.
George Stevens began work over four years ago to dramatize the Christ story. The three and a half hour film was shot in the American South with locations in Utah Nevada and California. It stars Max von Sydow Michael Anderson Jr Carroll Baker Ina Balin Pat Boone Victor Buono Richard Conte Joanna Dunham Jose Ferrer Van Heflin Charlton Heston John Wayne Shelley Winters and others.
The Indiana town of Santa Claus owes its name to a chance visitor in 1852 who suggested replacing the already used name Santa Fe after Washington officials warned against duplication. Citizens gathered that Christmas Eve to choose a new name and the familiar red suited visitor helped shape its enduring Yuletide fame.
A historic note on wassail, a Yuletide toast, with a cherry bowl recipe to greet Christmas guests. It lists 2 quarts cider, spices, brown sugar, and orange juice, then simmering and steeping steps, finishing with a hot serving bowl garnished with fruit and holiday decor.
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