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Newspaper
Harper Herald
Location
Harper, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 22, 1972
Page
2
The text notes December 25 on the Roman calendar as Brumaire the shortest day, observed as the sun's birth and a holiday decreed by Antelen in 7 D. It states the sun had reached its furor point south and was ready to begin its return northward.
The article traces early efforts to fix Jesus birth date with Pope Julius I proposing December 25 in 354 A.D. It notes earlier proposed dates, the spread of Christmas through pagan festivals, and the incorporation of Yule customs into Christmas celebrations. It also discusses Epiphany January 6 and the emergence of Santa Claus in America.
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