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Newspaper
Llano News
Location
Llano, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 19, 1963
Page
20
The Candy, C and Confectionary Institute notes that medieval Europeans carried glass canes filled with candy to distract evil spirits during the Christmas season. The belief held that spirits would be attracted by the candy and forgotten the casting of spells.
An April time frame marks the first performance of Handel's Messiah begun in August and finished in September, noting its traditional Christmas season association.
A historical note describes the first National Christmas tree planted on the White House lawn during Calvin Coolidge’s presidency. The tree, tied to Coolidge’s native state, was celebrated as part of living Christmas tree guidance promoted by the American Forestry Association the following year.
A medieval recipe describes preparing a roast peacock as a Yule delicacy. It instructs careful removal of the bird’s head and skin so the roast can be sewn back together before serving.
Community churches honor the Nativity with candlelight and communion services. Catholic churches hold midnight Mass while Protestant churches present ceremonies, carols, prayers, and readings to reflect Christ the light of the world.
In 1635 Jacques Cartier and 1100 settlers faced cold hunger and scurvy near Quebec. They marked Christmas with a log cabin mass, evergreen décor, a carol sing, and a feast from their scarce provisions despite hardship and fear of nearby Indigenous peoples.
Festive garlands of evergreens and herbs link to Christmas celebrations. The custom of making garlands for gala events dates back to ancient Egypt, more than a thousand years before the birth of Christ.
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