Mass Blesses Animals on New Year Eve Across Europe
In Italy Spain and France a New Year ritual blesses livestock. Priests lift the host and pronounce benedictions while the acolyte sprinkles holy water on cattle sheep and goats. the scene unfolds under a near full moon as the crowd responds in prayer. The blessing concludes with a hymn to honor the Lord and mark the year’s start.
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Dennivan's Lustre Fold Crepe Paper Sale Ad
Stanley's Cheaper Tepe offers Dennivan's Lustre Fold crepe paper at 15 for a roll and Kodak filme at Stanley's for 10¢ per roll, highlighting bargain craft supplies and film.
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