St Nick origins and Boxing Day customs across nations
The article traces St Nicholas as bishop of Myra and his legendary gifts, explains charity customs leading to Boxing Day in Britain, notes GiftAmerica’s 24 hour gift service, and describes double gift practices in France and Iceland with Iceland’s extended church Christmas observance.
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Energy crisis sparks fears of military rule in US
A former congressional aide warns that an acute oil shortage could trigger riots and looting, forcing civilian authorities to rely on the military. The piece notes past suspensions of civil rights under Nixon, Kissinger’s alerts, and scholars’ cautions about concentrated presidential power and the danger of tyranny.
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D-Calif
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Santa Token Honor for Kris Kringle Debuts
A new commemorative coin style, the Santa Token, honors Santa Claus with Kris Kringle on the obverse and Season's Greetings on the reverse. Measuring 20 millimeters, it comes in copper or silver and is produced by Art-Gem Coins in Cleveland Ohio.
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Harvard Ave
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