History of Christmas in America and Santa Claus Origins
A compact survey tracing Christmas roots in America from English and Dutch influences to legal recognition by 1890. It covers Santa Claus names, the Delaware crossing, and cultural diffusion westward, including Saint Nicholas origins, Sinterklaas, and the poem A Visit from St. Nicholas by Clement Clarke Moore.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Santa Maria
Hartiord
John Smith
England
Plymouth
Itt
Massachusetts
St. Nicholas
Goede Vrouw
Delaware
George Washington
Trenton
New Jersey
Santa Claus
Charles Dickens
Santa
Santa Sas
Pennsylvania
G Teved
Star
Chim
Chenent Clarke Moore
Santa Claus in Nast drawings and Christmas spirit echoed
A fragmentary note recalls Thomas Nast cartoon series on Santa and Christmas season in America. It notes national celebration of Christmas, unity and peace, with biblical and literary quotes about joy and progress.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Santa
Thomas Nast
America
North
South
East
INTERPHIL 76 stamp preview announced for Philadelphia
The U S Postal Service released an advance look at the INTERPHIL 76 commemorative stamp. The seventh U S International Exhibition runs May 29 to June 6 in Philadelphia with four souvenir sheets planned. The design shows a red white and blue coil motif with INTERPHIL on top and details across seven lines. First day covers and more details will follow. Christmas Island issue themes include Flight into Egypt with a two stamp design.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U.S. Postal Service
Philadelphia
U.S
Pennsylvania
U.S.A
Postal Service
Stamp Catalogs Highlight 1976 Volumes and IWY Sets
The article notes the final 1976 Scott Standard Postage Stamp Catalog Volume III, listing 129 countries and introducing Zaire. It covers pricing, availability, and ordering from Scott Publishing, plus IWY stamp issues honoring Evangeline Booth and others. It also discusses first day covers, beginners albums, and proper storage in pocketed albums for protection.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Japan
Zambezia
Zaire
Congo
Democratic Republic
Scott Publishing Co
Fifth Ave
New York
N.Y
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Texas
New Orleans
Alabama
Hogan Realty
Simeere
DOX Sports Shop
Moses
Israel
Henry Kaiser
Sebastien Chamfort
Sever
Christmas Island
Egypt
Kronish
Joseph
Mary
Solomon Islands
Jamaica
Norfolk
Cayman Islands
Nicaragua
Gibraltar
St. Kitts
IWY
Evangeline Booth
Salvation Army
Sylvia Pankhurst
Marie Curie
Annie Allen
Seychelles
Queen Elizabeth I
Florence Nightingale
Joan of Arc
Eleanor Roosevelt
Raen Fon Fexs E
Barty i
Jeffrey Carletead
Hempstead County
Hnile
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