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Newspaper
Long Branch Daily Record
Location
Long Branch, New Jersey, United States of America
Date
Dec 19, 1911
Page
3
Rear Admiral Evans recalls Christmas 1865 at Fort Fisher where battleships faced heavy shellfire. Sailors sent rival “presents” on solid shot and shells and trimmed mastheads with greens amid fierce combat. Each crew enjoyed roast turkey plum pudding and grog, with officers dining at 6 pm as guests of the commanding officer.
Three million dollars in Christmas candy purchases mark New York City’s holiday bill. Much of that sum is donated to charity through secular and religious groups, schools, and churches, accounting for a large portion of the December spending. A few New York manufacturers dominate these charitable candy orders, reflecting New York’s leading consumption.
In a geography lesson a teacher asks Johnny to identify the Hudson River source. After consideration he answers that the river flows from its far end, implying the river begins far away before reaching New York Bay. Cleveland Plain Dealer.
A collection of festive quotes from Dickens Carlyle Sidney Scott Kingsley and Tennyson reflecting on Christmas spirit. The verses celebrate kindness generosity and universal togetherness during the holiday season.
The article recalls a fifteenth century carol and describes rigid church customs to remove decorations by Candlemas Day February 2. It cites Herrick and notes superstitions about lingering greenery and the belief that by Candlemas many leaves and berries would become nuisances if not removed.
For last moment gifts keep boxes of candy and fine flowers. An orchid or gardenia in a small box with fern or holly looks classy. Silk stockings in assorted sizes are handy to box and send when a name suddenly appears.
A brief quip from the Birmingham News notes a playful exchange about bachelor quarters and marrying dollars, highlighting humor over domestic plans.
A column details European apple magic for love. In Austria a dark cut apple halves placed to foretell a beloved spirit at midnight. Other charms involve counting seeds to predict marriage or widowhood. A Sicilian maiden’s apple tossed to the street signals marriage timings based on who retrieves it.
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