Origin of the Boar Head Feast at Queen's College
The article describes Queen's College Oxford Christmas celebrations with a long tradition of the Boar's Head Feast. It recounts the procession, the boar's head adorned with laurel, mistletoe and rosemary, the carols, and the distribution of ornaments to guests. It traces the feast to legendary 14th century origins and a possible 1376 incident where a student allegedly killed a wild boar during a trade for ars poetica.
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Queen's College
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New York ‘Tribune
Christmas Donts On Donating And Gift Giving
A series of cautions about Christmas giving urges restraint and thoughtfulness. It warns against letting giving become a trade, overspending, lying to children about Santa, and eating out for Christmas dinner if a home meal is possible. It emphasizes choosing meaningful gifts over flashy purchases and avoiding bargain buy temptations that lead to inappropriate presents.
A Christmas Hymn of Peace and Lowly Birth
A simple Christmas hymn contrasts war and banners with a lamp in a stable and a star in the sky. Angels teach gloria in excelsis to earth as the holy mother and babe in darkness are praised. The poem envisions the poor children as heirs and silent singing fills a world at rest.
Old Fashioned Christmas Sacrifice and Family Gatherings
The text laments material excess during Christmas and urges self sacrifice, tying the idea to the birth of Christ. It imagines a Virginia home scene with family and friends preparing a simple, heartfelt celebration, emphasizing modest gifts and shared moral reflection over expenditure. It also recalls traditional holiday foods and baskets as symbols of giving.
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Christaias
Virginia
Chauseholds
Christmas Comes But Once a Year in Cynic Verse
A New York Times verse laments cynics, urging goodwill and cheer for the season. It notes Christmas arrives annually, bringing respite from woes and urging hearts and laughter to support one another despite poverty or sorrow.
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New York Times
How Little Jack Guessed A Christmas Secret
A snowy Christmas Eve scene follows Jack and Mary waiting for Santa. Jack braves a blizzard to deliver a note to Mr. Simpkins and bring Christmas essentials home. Santa arrives as promised, and Jack keeps Mr. Simpkins’ meaning secret, enjoying the magic of belief.
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Mary
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Mrs. Brown
Santa Claus
Brown
Papa
Jackie
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