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Newspaper
Harper Herald
Location
Harper, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 25, 1970
Page
2
Fragmented text recounts Joseph and Mary traveling to Bethlehem for a census under Roman rule, Jesus born and wrapped in swaddling clothes, with shepherds in the fields visited by angels announcing news of great joy for all people, and the heavenly host praising God.
The Victorian era popularized kissing under mistletoe at Christmas and holly and mistletoe carried symbolic meanings. Holly and mistletoe appear in December festivals, with holly linked to blood and thorn symbolism in Christian nativity lore.
The text surveys angels and demons with notes from a dictionary of angels. It cites Shaw on heavenly beings and lists roles from guardians to cooks. It recounts the medieval roast peacock as a royal dish for lovers and lords with ceremonial serving by noble ladies.
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