Christmas Sermon in One Syllable Words by Rev A Smyth Palmer
A Wanstead vicar delivers a Christmas sermon entirely in words of one syllable. The piece recounts the birth of Christ, God with us, the humble nativity scene, and the call to welcome the child with faith and joy. It contrasts heavenly praise with human indifference and urges heartfelt welcome for the divine word of life.
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A. Smythe Palmer
M.A
Holy Trinity Church
Wanstead
England
Christ
Christ the Lord
The Blazing Yule Log Precedes English Tree Customs
A historic look at England’s Christmas with the Yule log central to the season before the tree’s popularity. The tradition, dating to ancient solstice rites, brings family, carols, and rural games. Carols from four centuries past still echo the holiday echo of peace on earth and good will.
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England
Victoria
Englaast
Longfellow
The Three Kings and the Nativity Tale
A narrative poem recounts the journey of Melchior Gaspar and Baltasar guided by a star to Bethlehem where Mary, Joseph, and the newborn Christ lie. The kings present gold frankincense and myrrh, then depart by another route to avoid Herod, while Mary ponders the prophecy and divine reign.
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Melchior
Gaspar
Baltasar
Vity
Herod the Great
Christmas trees from balsam fir favored over spruce
The article argues balsam fir yields the best Christmas tree due to its regular form and dark green foliage, with spruce a close but inferior second. It notes occasional use of tem lock pine and cedars, urges thinning over clear cutting, and describes size preferences and the byproduct nature of Christmas trees in forest management.
Dances and fears mingle in a Christmas mood
The piece notes how customs and romance shift with the season while warning of global famine looming as a London merchant claims bullets will run short. Military experts speculate this may be the last war, hoping for peace alongside the grim forecast.
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the Three Kings
Henry W. Longfellow
Eni
Hill
Hell
Jerusalem
Bethlehem
City of
David
Mary of Nazareth
West
Norway
Germany
Ethel
Universal Bread Mixers
Universal Food Choppers
Aluminum
Chester M. Truax
Broadway
Long Branch
N. J
Truax
Mabel
London
Razor Strops
Citizen's National Bank
State of New Jersey
County of
Monmouth
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