Poinsettia the Christmas Plant and Its Care
Joel Poinsett, early U S statesman and friend to four presidents, introduced the Mexican plant now called poinsettia. The red bracts are leaves, not flowers, with pink and white varieties possible. Care requires constant warmth 70 F by day, 65 F at night, regular watering, bright sun, and occasional fertilizer.
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Joel Roberts Poinsett
United States
Poinsett
U.S
Mexico
South Carolina
Legends and Superstitions of Christmas Traditions
The article recounts enduring Christmas legends from Canada England and Europe. It notes deer kneeling in prayer in Canada bees singing in beehives at midnight and girls choosing a straight stick for good luck with marriage. It mentions farmers giving torches and children singing in orchards and fields.
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Canada
England
Europe
Germany
Holly Superstition and Ancient Beliefs
An old superstition links who first brings holly into the home at Christmas to ruling the household for a year. The Druids praised holly and legends tie its evergreen leaves to sun devotion. Wreaths on doors are said to deter witches.
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Usbands
Christkindli: Swiss Santa The Christ Child Leads Swiss Christmas Eve
Christkindli, the Swiss counterpart of Santa, visits homes on Christmas Eve bearing gifts and a tree. The radiant angel, said to arrive from the North in a fairy sleigh pulled by reindeer, echoes Santa in rewarding good children and chiding naughty ones.
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Santa Claus
Christkindli
Christ
Santa
Foam on waves and postal rules noted in brief
A fragment notes foam on waves caused by salt in water. It mentions a postal money order may be endorsed by only one person. It also oddly states thirteen U S Senators have become presidents.
Record Counts At Washington Monument Visitors
Over twenty million people have visited the Washington Monument, reflecting its long standing appeal and status as a national landmark attracting visitors from across the country.
Roll Call in House Takes About Twenty Five Minutes
A roll call vote in the House of Representatives lasted about 25 minutes. Members gathered for the tally as MPs debated procedural moves and basic legislative matters affecting the chamber's routine business.
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House of Representatives
Spivys Visit Nocona for Christmas Dinner at Loffler Home
Dr and Mrs W L Spivy and family from Sherry, Nocona, are visiting for Christmas, sharing a family dinner at the home of Mrs I vy's parents, Mr and Mrs H Loffler, in a local holiday gathering highlighted by Eagle want ads.
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W. L. Spivy
Nocona
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City Cafe
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Mamie Andrews
Holly
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Yuletide
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Washington Monument
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Barker Bros
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