Christmas Eve Hearts and Hidden Santa in Smithville
Agnes Lowden's Christmas Eve despair shifts to path of faith after a near miss with Rob Roy and a hospital visit. Meanwhile the Smallwoods, away from home, awaken to a magical Santa moment as their children believe in Christmas wonder and family bonds deepen.
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Gnes Lowden
Rob Roy
Agnes
Rob
Thad
Smithville
Santa Claus
Smallwood
Santa
Santa Ching
Mr. Smallwood
John
Mrs. Smallwood
Western Newspaper Union
Origin of Christmas Cards Originated in 1846
The idea began when Sir Henry Cole originated sending Christmas cards to friends and Joseph Crandall became the first publisher. About 1,000 cards were sold the first year before the concept spread globally, now fueling millions sold each year.
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Sir Henry Cole
Joseph Crandall
Day Before Christmas 2 Saved from Poorhouse
Maria Balecome hosts unexpected visitors from the Pacific coast who say the Balcome Family Association will furnish the old mansion and offer her a paid hostess role. The scene centers on her poverty, kinship, and a promised warm feast as coal arrives. The tale ends with Maria pondering her vegetables while a better dinner looms.
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Maria
Washington
Pacific Coast
Balcome Family Association
Edith Minster
Western Newspaper Union
Christmas Morning and Merry Wedding Bells
Lois and Jerry marry on Christmas morning in the primary room where she taught, after a year of suspicion and a confessional ordeal. The children and teachers share in the festive moment, and Lois declares her joy despite a heavy heart. The story ends with warm wishes for a merry Christmas.
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Lois
Loly
Bethlehem
Jerry
Rascal
Varney
Anna
Christmas Proverb Insight on Hospitality and Gifts
A Montreal Herald reflection urges responsibility for guests happiness under one’s roof. It frames hospitality as essential, noting a kind countenance makes gifts precious and grace resides in generous behavior. Hearts buy hearts, kindness grows by sowing.
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Montreal Herald
Christmas customs across Europe and their meanings
The Montreal Herald notes Italian presepi and 24 hour fasts before Christmas, a rural English belief ties sunlit mornings to good apple harvests, and a Norwegian legend speaks of Christ-child bearing evergreens. It cites Christmas renewals of youth and the significance of gift giving and avoiding neglect in proper Christmas observance.
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England
Montreal Herald
Norway
Christmas Salvation For Two Old Partners
A Chicago Christmas tale unfolds as Doug Fairbanks and Lon Chaney, worn by hardship, await Jes Mary and a fresh fortune. Their bleak room brightens when she returns with news of Arizona ranch riches and a heartfelt Christmas reunion. Big Bill West joins the surprise. Well, I be hanged. Merry Christmas.
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Oug
Lon
Doug
Len
Jes
Mary
Doug Fairbanks
Lon Chaney
Agin
North Shore Drive
South Wabash
Chicago
Ragamuffin
Furnace Crik
Montana
Jake Agin
Palm Beach
Jake
Santa Claus
Gold Goat
Bill West
Arizona
West
Asien
First carol heard by mortal ears is sung by angels
Historians note a tradition that the first carol heard by humans was sung by a multitude of angels over Bethlehem praising God in the highest and bringing peace and good will toward men on earth.
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Bethlehem
Christmas Day of Gratitude and Simple Pleasures
Christmas described as a day of gratitude for blessings vouchsafed by Providence, emphasizing simple pleasures and thankfulness.
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Cagain
Bethlehem’s
Unien
Voc
Christ
Earth
Robi
Pye
Jack
the Smallwoods
W. D. Pennypacker
Italy
Anne Campbell
Garcage Daily
Newa
James Lewis Hays
Globe-Post
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