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Newspaper
Harper Herald
Location
Harper, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 22, 1972
Page
12
Historical notes trace Christmas animal feeding customs to Saint Francis of Assisi. Legends recall his followers recounting his wish for a law to scatter grain for birds and beasts on Christmas Day. The practice reflects Franciscan love rather than pagan fear, tying charity to the holiday.
The text praises St Francis for his lifetime fame and the charitable sentiment that the rich should feed the poor at Christmas. It notes his words spread widely, making generosity a celebrated custom and a jewel in Christmas good deeds.
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