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Newspaper
Harper Herald
Location
Harper, Texas, United States of America
Date
Feb 09, 1968
Page
4
The account recalls December 1776 when George Washington and his men won the battle at Trenton New Jersey marking the start of a long series of victories toward independence. It frames the victory as a gift to the country enabling celebration of Christmas and Christian beliefs within a free nation.
The article notes the Christmas tree likely came to America from Germany, with a mention that tradition claims the palm tree bears a branch each month. It reflects on symbolic origins of Christmas flora.
A brisk tour of Christmas origins traces the first church tree in the United States in 18th century Cleveland, the poinsettia from tropical America, bayberry candles made by American settlers, and the creation of Silent Night by Father Joseph Mohr and Franz Gruber in Austria.
A tree with 12 shoots was used in Egypt and noted by German writers from 1605. German prince Albert, husband of Queen Victoria, popularized the Christmas tree in England by placing a tree for his daughter.
Biblical prophecies trace the Savior from Abraham through Judah and David to a virgin birth in Bethlehem. The New Testament then confirms Jesus as the Son of God, born of Mary, conceived by the Holy Spirit, and destined to reign, with wise men recognizing His birth by following a star.
In this reflective piece the author urges readers to focus on the purpose of Jesus birth beyond decorations. It argues the holiday should renew hope as God acts to set right the world and calls people to live in harmony with divine will during the season.
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