Community notes praise local progress and 1966 reviews
The piece highlights residents such as R Kerr, J L Pogue, M W Burch and E T Nichol for achievements in farming, livestock, grain growing and potato storage. The Image Creek Beef Ring marks 60 years with a banquet, while reflections on 1966 urge health, community fellowship and moral living as 1967 approaches.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. L. Pogue
M. W. Burch
E. T. Nichol
Carberry
Image Creek
MacGregor Hall
Origin of Santa Claus as gift giver traced to St Nicholas
The Santa origin story links to Saint Nicholas, bishop of Myra in Asia Minor, a fourth century figure famed for generosity. He remains a gift giver in many countries, with January 6 traditionally marking his arrival, aligning with the wise men’s visit.
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Santa Claus
St. Nicholas
Myra
Asia Minor
Nichlas
Yuletide Beauty in Christmas Greens and Legends
A brief look at Christmas lore connects holly and ivy and mistletoe with protection and healing, while the poinsettia arose from a Mexican legend of roadside weeds becoming crimson blooms. Rosemary is linked to constancy, once common in English decorations, though its use waned in the Victorian era.
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Britain
Not Always Popular Christmas Trees in American Tradition
The article recalls the long perception of Christmas trees as pagan. It notes the Hessian soldiers introducing the tree during the American Revolution and cites a Cleveland minister who sparked controversy in 1851 by placing a tree in his church.
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Cleveland
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Terry Thompson
Dave Pogue
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Jim and
Lucille Cox
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Portage Consumers Co-op
ED Berry
Lawrence Smith
Mel McRae
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AB Fawcett
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Mabel Blaine
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