Christmas Past and Present in Lititz Moravian customs
A detailed reminiscence of Lititz Moravian Christmas traditions from diary entries and Linden Hall memories. It covers early 18th century Eve services, candlelight rites, the Hosanna and trombone use, the shift from Christmas Eve to Advent observances, and community putz displays. It highlights candle makers, toy crafts, and the elaborate putzes built by families, churches, and local artisans, plus annual Christmas celebrations at Linden Hall and the Moravian Home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Abraham R. Beck
Hehl
Matthew Hehl
Bro. Grube
Gregor
Moravian Church
Linden Hall
Hermann A. Brickenstein
D. Kreider
Church
F. W. Stengel
Bethlehem
Helen Bachman
Linden Hall Seminary
Lennert
Bachraan
Christian Rauch
Jacob Weitzel
John Rickert
John Beck
Cain
F. D. Rickert
Watkin’s Glen
Miksches
Samuel Lichenthaeler
Haydn Tshudy
Richard Tshudy
O. T. Tuebener
J. T. Beckler
A. B. Reidenbach
Benjamin Gingrich
Samuel Grosh
Elias Buch
James Miksch
Henry Rauch
Joseph Buch
Reuben Albright
John Sanders
Edward Keller
G. W. Haughman
Isaac Habecker
Samuel Seaber
Charles Seaber
J. Alonzo Miksch
Nathan Fry
Ebner Kautz
John Heiserman
G. L. Mepp
Wallace Souder
Eli Barr
Robert Wolfe
Isaac Reinfried
William Bollinger
Jacob Grossman
Albert
Charles Smith
Elmer Kautz
Grossman
Solomon Steffy
Lyceum
Vilage
William
Billy” Hall
Frederick van Vleck
Frederick Frueauf
Lititz Christmas memories and local charity Santa
The narrator recalls 19th century Lititz Christmas customs with Kris Kindlein and Beltznickle legends, noting how Santa arrived only in stories. A wealthy resident, Nouston Taggert, once toured the village delivering candy from an express wagon. The piece contrasts past luxury of candy with today.Legal notices announce administration letters in Warwick Township with payment and claims procedures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Santa Claus
Lititz
Kristkindlein
Christ
Beltznickle
Matthew
Nouston Taggert
E. Main Street
Administrator's Notice for Estate of Phares L Garner
Letters of administration granted for Phares L Garner deceased of Warwick Township Lancaster County Penna. All demands against the estate must be presented for settlement to Williams Garner Lititz R D 4, residing in Warwick Township.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pate
Warwick Township
Lancaster County
Penna
Phares L. Garner
Williams
Garner. Lititz
R. D
Estate of Kate B Buch in Warwick Township Deceased
Probate notes announce the estate of Kate B Buch of Warwick Township is in the probate process following her death. The filing outlines standard administration steps and notices required for creditors and heirs under local law.
Executor's Notice for Leventine C Zartman Estate Lititz
Executor's notice for the estate of Leventine C Zartman of Lititz Borough requests all debts and claims be presented for settlement. Letters Testamentary have been issued and the undersigned attorney residing in Lititz Borough will handle proceedings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leventine C. Zartman
Lititz
Heraldry Origins Attributed To Distinguishing Early Warriors
The origin of heraldic arms is generally linked to the need to distinguish leaders during the eras when Christian armies formed diverse bands of warriors. The practice arose from practical battlefield requirements and evolved into a formal system of symbols and devices.
Still Awake Says Sleep Eludes Much of Population
A Daily Oklahoman quotation from a chemist notes that while the world may quit sleep the speaker observes many people abandoned sleep long ago, reflecting on widespread wakefulness and fatigue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oklahoma City
Oklahoman
Flowers Sent By Messenger Boy Invite Birthday Backlash
A Great Bend husband sent wife flowers via a messenger on her birthday. She returned them, saying they reached the wrong address and asserting she knows her husband better. The curious exchange ends with her firm denial of any error.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cupper
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Jacob Tshudy
A. and P
Beck
Geo. W. Hepp
Linden
Matthias Tehudy
Jacob Tehudy
Jacob
J. ¥. Schaeberle
Augustus Beck
Abraham
John B. Buch
Rothsville
Bb. F. Davis, Jr
Att’y
Kate B. Buch
Snavely
Noreen
Earry Burkholder’s Restaurant
Apple
P. B. Bucher
Front Street
Record Print
Broad St
Lititz, Pa
Doster’s
NEW Freed-Eisemann Radio
E. B. Weber & Son
Lititz Record
Litirg Recorp