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Newspaper
Llano News
Location
Llano, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 21, 1967
Page
2
The article recalls the Christmas story from Luke and Matthew, noting the angels, shepherds, and the Wise Men. It emphasizes reverent worship, nativity displays, and the gifts of gold frankincense and myrrh symbolizing kingship, divinity, and the coming sacrifice.
The piece traces gift giving from ancient kings and Wise Men to pagan Saturnalia and later Christian practice. It notes how Christmas traditions incorporated reverence and selfless giving, with gift exchanges evolving into acts to aid the less fortunate.
Bells have long marked Christmas moments from 4th century Italy to medieval Britain and modern church towers. The tradition included solemn tolling before midnight, then triumphant peals at midnight signaling Christmas miracles and festive carillons today.
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