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Harper Herald in Harper, Texas

25 Dec 1970

Page 5

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Harper Herald

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Harper, Texas, United States of America

Date

Dec 25, 1970

Page

5

Origin of Christmas Tree and Holiday Traditions

The article traces Christmas tree origins from medieval miracle plays to symbolic Eden imagery, then notes shifts to decoration and secular cues. It covers Kamehameha IV declaring Christmas a national holiday in 1862, regional observances, a turkey recipe with soy sauce and ginger, and festive ideas like cookies, luminarias, and pinatas. It ends with Observances from Our Lady of Guadalupe to La Navidad.

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Turkey Kamehameha IV Hawaii Mexico Our Lady of Guadalupe la Navidad
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Taos Indians Celebrate Yuletide Christmas Dances

Taos Indians have observed Yuletide for centuries with dances blending native rites and Catholic influence. The Deer and Matachines dances, originated before Spanish contact and shaped by Indigenous interpretation of Spanish culture, are performed on Christmas day to honor Christ and the mother.

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Christmas Lights Through Catholic Taos Fortnights

In a predominantly Catholic state Christmas services echo across adobe churches while shepherds fires fade. Taos Indians traditionally stage candlelit processions on Christmas Eve with bonfires and pine faggots, and downtown Santa Fe glows with lights throughout the week.

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