Old Time Christmas Customs and Boar's Head Feasts
The piece traces 17th and 18th century English Christmas customs, noting gifts as secondary to boar's head feasts, holly and mistletoe rites, Yule logs, and vibrant processions led by pipers. It contrasts boisterous old merrymaking with modern restrained celebration, and explains traditions from Druids to medieval carols and wassail.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ti Ja
England
Apandacou
Puller
Christimagtide
Byrie
The Feminine Observer and Social Quirks
A clipped column critiques female conduct and fashion with satire. It notes modern indoor games and breakfast trends, warns about petty theft tactics, and questions a conductor’s directions in a country passenger scene. The piece mocks vanity and social norms of the era.
The True Christmas Spirit in Shared Generosity
A brief meditation on the Christmas spirit replacing greed with mutual confidence and helpfulness. The piece urges acts of kindness to uplift others and spread goodwill across communities.
Mrs Youngbryde Questions Gift for Husband at Christmas
Mrs Lougwed suggests giving a new mahogany tea table as a Christmas gift, noting she has wanted one for a long time. The conversation centers on Christmas present plans and domestic details.
Opinion on Punishment and Marriage in Harper's Bazaar
A short extract describes Little Hareld’s punishment of solitary confinement in his bedroom and his whispered remark to his mother after release. He suggests his mother’s marriage was ill advised, saying she might have done better than to marry pope.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Little Hareld
Ibia Papa
Pope
Harper’s Bazaar
Mrs Shaw Advocates Whistling After Meals
A fragment quotes Mrs Alice Shaw, known as the lady whistler, recommending whistling after meals as aiding digestion and inviting her sister to try it and benefit from her experience. The remark frames whistling as an easy health aid for those with weak chests or slender throats.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alice Shaw
Whistler
Bethlehem Nativity Shrine Draws World Pilgrims In Christmas Rush
The article describes Bethlehem as a vast seasonal hub for thousands of pilgrims during Yule, transforming the quiet town into a cosmopolitan market. Visitors, from many nations, view the Church of the Nativity and its ancient relics, paying high prices for trinkets while monks and locals provide food and shelter to all.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Damascus
Bethlehem
Jerusalem
Tigh
Christ
Earth
Christmas in Japan Island Kingdom uses flowers and color
The piece notes Japan celebrates Christmas with work and commerce, even as churches are decorated by women with abundant camellias roses and chrysanthemums. It observes Japanese preferences for white purity and green nature, plus orange trees with fruit, reflecting a distinct festive ritual.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Japan
Mora
Pilgrims Kiss the Shrine of the Manger at Bethlehem
Visitors flood Bethlehem during Christian week, traveling from Jerusalem along a winding uphill road. Pilgrims camp in tents amid noise and bustle as they approach the sacred birthplace marked by a silver star. Priests lead services at the grotto chapel and the Magi chapel, while some pilgrims continue on toward Cairo.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jerusalem
City of David
Bethlehem
Church of ‘the Holy Sepulchre
Magi
Balthazar
Caspen
Melchor
Eltara
Edifion
Cairo
Mary
Joseph
Egypt
Herod
Christmas Dinner Customs in Japan Describe Feasts and Etiquette
The piece explains how Christmas is observed in Japan with turkeys brought from abroad, locally prepared dishes, and a dining style that uses chopsticks. It notes the emphasis on fish, rice dishes, and lacquered bowls, with a family celebration that blends solemn and playful moments. It contrasts Japanese indulgence with Western feasting and suggests adopting some customs.
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Japan
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Dickla
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