Origins of the Christmas tree and Santa lore traced to Germany
The article notes that many Christmas traditions such as carolers, the Yule log, Santa visits, and the Silent Night hymn have German roots. It recounts Jul from pagan times, Christian adaptation on December 25, and legends linking St. Boniface, Martin Luther, and decorated evergreens spreading from Germany to England.
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New York
Sant
Germany
Santa
Leipzig
Feyr
St. Boniface
Wotan
Martin Luther
STANDEFER WILLIAMS Couples Pledge Wedding Vows
Patricia Ann Williams and J C Philip Lynn Standefer exchanged double ring vows at First Methodist Church in Monahans. Rev. Riley Fugitt officiated. The bride, daughter of Mr and Mrs Johnny Williams of Lubbock, wore an empire satin gown with lace bodice and sequined skirt. Attendants, best man Dwight Owens, candle lighters, flower girl Robin Bailey, ring bearer Terry Es. Reception followed. After a Texas trip, they will live in Abilene where Standefer serves in the Air Force at Dyess.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elmer Truitt
Standefer
Alvin Sears
Lubbock
Dwight Owens
Tommy Williams
Melton Thompson
Robin Bailey
Midland
Terryes
Don Gibbs
Texas
Abilene
US Air Force
Dyess Air Force Base
A Lovelier You and the Gift of Kindness
Mary Sue Miller celebrates warmth and generosity as the priceless gift of the season. Notes to lonely folk, visits to shut-ins, and small acts of courtesy reflect the “merry tenor” of good cheer. Readers may write for beauty problem information.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Sue Miller
Lubbock
TOPS Club Hosts Party In Cafeteria
TOPS in Lubbock held its annual Christmas party at Underwood's Bar-B Q Cafeteria. Mrs. Henry Church crowned November queen after losing the most weight, with runner-up Mrs. John F. Smith. Special awards honored long-term KOPS member Mrs. D. C. Rogers and weight recorder Mrs. W. J. Hill.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
TOPS
Lubbock
Underwood
Bar-Bq
Henry Church
John F. Smith
Church
Jackie Gable
Mmes. Church
Smith
Verdie Miller
Dusty Bogard
Michael Claston
German Christmas Traditions Inspire Santa Claus Origin
The article describes Christmas customs in Germany with St. Nicholas on December 6 rewarding good children and punishing naughty ones. It notes German immigration to the New World and links German rites to the modern Santa Claus, highlighting ancient traditions in village markets with Christ Child carols.
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Burg
George II
New World
St. Nicholas
Santa Claus
Germany
Advent customs amid German towns and Texas family pages
The feature describes Advent wreaths in Texas homes with four candles lit weekly, and German Christmas bread left on windowsills between the Moselle and Rhine. It notes a Christmas Eve candle symbolizing new light and references Alsfeld in Hesse where townsfolk gather for celebrations.
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Eifel
Lower
Moselle
Middle Rhine
Alsfeld
Hesse
Kennedy Green Nuptials Read in First United Church
Miss Pamela Kay Green and Rodger Dale Kennedy of Kress exchanged vows at 7 p.m. in First United, with ministers, attendants, and guests from Wellman, Des Moines, Hart, and Ere. They plan to reside in the Netherlands where Kennedy will be stationed with the US Army. The bride, a Monterey High School and Texas Tech graduate, and the groom, Hart High School alum, will begin life overseas after a church reception.
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Pamela Kay Green
Rodger Dale Kennedy
Kress
First United Methodist Church
J. Ward Griffin
Warren S. Green
45Th St
Ken
Ben Kennedy
Kross
Debby Griffin
DeAnna Myers
Phyllis Gandy
Michael Holmes
Des Moines
Iowa
Gelsenkirchen
Netherlands
Monterey High School
Texas ‘Tech University
Kennedy
Hart High School
Lubbock Christian College
Christmas visitors arrive. programs and parties continue
Mrs. R M Corbett and her sons arrived from San Diego to visit her parents in Lubbock during Christmas. Formerly reporters for the Lubbock Avalanche Journal, Corbett now writes for the San Diego Tribune. In a separate note, the Texas Lamplighters group heard The Happy Sounds of Christmas by Mr. and Mrs. Roy Bass at the Johnson House Restaurant, with Mrs. Ed Querner as program chair and a welcome for new member Mrs. Helen Koesel. Other gatherings included a Heritage Study Club Christmas party with coffee, carols, and a future January 18 meeting, plus a Lubbock Legal Secretaries Association Christmas party at Elm Cottage and New Deal Home Demonstration Club events with Nativity readings and carols.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. M. Corbett
Christopher
Timothy
Lubbock
San Diego
Calif
Roy Bass
Texas Lamplighters
American Business Women’s Association
Johnson House
Ed Querner
Opal Jones
Leona Shirley
Margie Durham
Jack Snitker
H. H. Easterwood
Helen Koesel
Lubbock Club
Tracy Gage
Wendell Coffee
Bob Meador
Secetaries
Lubbock Legal Secretaries Association
Elm Cottage
George Nelson
HD Club
New Deal Home Demonstration Club
Jimmy Hogan
Rt. 2
Wales
CA McDonald Jr
Hogan
E. J
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Philip Standefer
Patricia, Williams
Mary Miller
St. Nick
Tops Club
Culligan
Lubbock, Texas
Rodger Kennedy
Pamela Green
Black Forest
Mary
Berlin
West Berlin
Coffe
Heritage Study Club
John B. Malouf
13Th St
Mother
Sis
Pigg Bros
Basa As
Monterey Shopping Center
Christian Dior Iyewear
West Texas Optical
Christian Dior
Peter Max
Ave. O
OIL Cos
Banks, & Dept. Stores
Monter
Ninas
Place OF
West Texas
Caprock Center
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