Christmas origins and evolution in American culture
A Middlebury article traces Christmas roots from European traditions to modern American practice. It notes Santa Claus, St Francis, and German, Dutch, English influences, and cites Irving Moore Dickens and Cleveland as shaping the holiday. It contrasts outlawed origins with today’s commercial prominence and enduring customs.
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Santa Claus
St. Nicholas
Patura
St. Francis
Germany
Wodin
America
Rudolph
St. Stephens
Victoria
Albert
England
Washington Irving
Knickerbocker
New York
Clement Moore
Charles Dickens
Grover Cleveland
White House
Why Does Our Skin Tan Explain How Melanin Protects Skin
The article explains how sun exposure triggers melanin production by melanocytes in the epidermis and dermis, yielding a tan while shielding skin from ultraviolet rays. It notes freckles form from uneven melanocyte activity and warns excessive exposure can cause sunburn.
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Julie Edwards
Chillicothe
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Understanding Drug Generics and Baby Diaper Rashes
A reader asks about generic drug names and brand names with examples like tetracycline and acetaminophen. Dr Thosteson explains generic names, trade names, and chemical names, plus safety contexts and label fine print. A second letter discusses infant diaper rash causes and remedies including diaper changes, zinc oxide, boiling, sunning, and diaperless periods.
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Thosteson
M.D
H.R
Journal of the American Medical Association
Well Spent Leisure Time Maximizes Value
A reflective note argues that profitable leisure comes to those who use every minute efficiently, linking time management to personal gain and productivity.
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