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Newspaper
Hope Star
Location
Hope, Arkansas, United States of America
Date
Dec 23, 1970
Page
10
Fruitcake is celebrated as a holiday favorite with varied histories from ancient Rome to Elizabethan England. Recipes diverge, with modern versions tracing to Pennsylvania Dutch and British plum pudding, notable for brandy and rich spice blends.
Asian shoppers and leaders describe Christmas as a festival shared by Buddhists, Confucians, Muslims, and others in Hong Kong and beyond. Reports highlight Eve celebrations in South Korea, mixed religious concerts in Burma, festive radio in Buddhist communities, and year end bonuses in Japan.
A feature notes glass ornament makers in the United States rely on heavy planning for the holiday season. It cites few firms producing delicate 24 inch balls, international imports from Japan and Europe, and the rarity of plastic decorations. The piece contrasts Mexican Epiphany gift customs and older holiday lore with modern production trends.
The Christmas tree evolved from medieval miracle plays once staged in churches with sparse scenery. Eden trees used apples to symbolize sin and redemption wafers, later replaced by ornaments. As plays grew, outdoor staging and secular elements emerged, ending ban in 1450. The tree’s symbolism faded into festive decoration.
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