Religious Feelings in Erin Christmas Celebrations
In Ireland the Christmas festival is deeply religious with mass celebrated hourly from midnight on Christmas Eve in cities and rural parishes alike. People travel eight to ten miles for morning masses, while holly and ivy decorate homes and a goose appears on the table. St Stephen's Day follows as a holiday filled with sports and merriment, reflecting the nation's faith and communal spirit.
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Ireland
Cromwell
Elizabeth
Etard
A Christmas Prayer by Grantland Rice
The poem pleas for God to hear the prayers of children suffering want and woe during Christmas. It asks that their dreams not be in vain, that love and hope return, and that the eastern star guide them to healing and joy at least for one day. It preserves the devotional, earnest voice of a prayer for the season.
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Wfe
Holly for the President in festive Washington era
A historical note recalls Christmas gatherings for presidents from 1858 to Johnson era. Scenic tableaux featured holly and pine from the South, Miss Lane’s sprigs, imperial gowns, and grand fetes in the White House with Marine Band, silken flags, and festive decorations for children and guests.
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Capital
Washington
Buchanan
Miss Lane
Christmas Tree for Children of the Stage Tradition
In New York and large cities a long standing custom grows around a Christmas tree for the children of the stage. The event is a public, affectionate gathering at theaters linked to famed theatrical figures, celebrating with sentiment from early child stars toward the holiday. Poem excerpt by L. O. Williams closes the piece.
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New York City
Tony Pastor
New York
van Bibber
Lord Fauntleroy
Pert Personals and Witty Observations Across Papers
A collection of brief quips and notices from major papers. References include Andrew Carnegie portrayed in a joking tone in the New York Telegram, Von Lind named censor general of Europe in the Washington Post, Mme Caillaux retreating from politics per the Washington Star, and Mme Thebes noted for predicting this European war for fifteen years in the Chicago Herald.
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New York Telegram
von Lind
Europe
Washington Post
Mme. Caillaux
Washington Star
Mme
Thebes
Chicago Herald
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