The Gift of the Flags retold by O Henry classic tale
Della Young faces a tight Christmas budget in early 20th century New York. She sells her hair to buy a platinum fob chain for Jim’s watch, only to discover Jim has sold the watch to buy her combs, leaving both gifts useless. The story ends with mutual sacrifice and irony.
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Della Young
Jimmy
Della
Jim
Youngs
N Mme
Sofronie
Dell
Famous Christmas Crib in Basilica of Rome
The Basilica of Saints Cosmas and Damian near the Colosseum displays what is claimed as the world’s most famous Christmas crib. Created in Naples over 200 years ago, the 45 by 21 by 27 feet display features hundreds of hand carved 17th century figures depicting Neapolitan life with stars, angels, and a Herod scene guiding the Magi to the manger.
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Basilica of Saints Cosmas and Damian
Coliseum
Rome
Naples
Cataldo Perricelli
Third Order
St. Francis
Jordan
Herod
Beth- Jehum
Holly Traditions At Christmas And Folklore Beliefs
The holly plant is hailed as a sacred Christmas evergreen with red berries symbolizing Jesus blood. Legends claim holly in windows wards off evil spirits and holly at a maiden's bedside protects from goblins.
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Jesus
Reflecting on animals in the Nativity scene at Christmas
The author recalls placing donkeys cows sheep and lambs in a creche to honor their roles in the first Nativity almost two millennia ago. The piece prompts readers to pause and realize the significance of these animals in the biblical story.
Fragmented hymn fragment quotes salvation figure
The text presents a fragmented hymn praising a salvation figure through singing. It references Jesus and a king, with garbled phrases that resemble a church or choir context. The readable parts indicate a religious song or chant rather than a news item.
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