Memories Of A Childs Rule In The Holy Land
Mrs Joury born in Nazareth recounts Christmas in Jerusalem with Christian and Muslim ties. The piece notes the late 19th century arrival of the Christmas tree, family preps two weeks before Christmas, and traditional pastries using semolina and semneh with date fillings. The tone reflects nostalgia for holiday worship and family reunions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Holy Land
Joury
Nazareth
Palestine
Arab World Magazine
Middle East
Christmas Eve in Bethlehem And a Homeric Holiday Feast
A reminiscence describes a Bethlehem inspired holiday buffet with turkey, fruits, cheese, and bread. The scene continues with family carols in Arabic, a Christmas Eve visit to Shepherds Field, and a Santa arrival by camelback before a church service and festive home celebrations in Jerusalem with gifts and feasting. The piece ends noting a church program date change in Hokah Minnesota.
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Shepherds’ Field
Bethlehem
YMCA
Liv the Shepherds
Holy Land
Christ
Jerusalem
Uor
Santa Claus
Christmas animal legends enrich the Nativity lore
A survey of Christmas lore shows animals playing key roles from the ox and ass in crèches to reindeer in modern tales. Since St Francis of Assisi staged Nativity scenes in 1224, real animals and animal-centered customs spread across Europe and to America, shaping seasonal care for cattle and symbolic offerings to the Christ Child.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Clement Clarke Moore
St. Nicholas
Dasher
Dancer
Prancer
St. Francis of Assisi
Greccia
Italy
Milan
Florence
St. Francis
Scandinavia
Elizabeth Taylor Cleared After Dental Checkup In Hollywood
Hollywood AP reports dentist says Elizabeth Taylor's teeth are in perfect condition. A month earlier an extracted tooth in London sparked headlines about further dental work. Taylor illness began after arriving in London September 8 delaying Cleopatra production. The tooth infection is cited as a contributing factor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hollywood
Elizabeth Taylor
London
Cleopatra
Christmas traditions in early Canadian culture and feasting
A Crosse Tribune feature notes Christian Indians in Canada spoke of deer kneeling to the Great Spirit on Christmas night and animals speaking at midnight on Christmas Eve. The piece also highlights Christmas feasting with the goose as a central yuletide dish.
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New World
Canada
Yule
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Mary Joury
Jesus Christ
Holiday Buffet
Turkey
America
HIRA
Detroit, Michigan
A Walker Importers, Inc
Adian Whisky
Jericho
Santa
St. Jacob's Church
the Holy Sepulchre
Methodist
Hokah, Minn
Methodist Church
Gen. Franco
All Bute
SOX
CAPRI
Crosse Tribune
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