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Newspaper
Mena Star
Location
Mena, Arkansas, United States of America
Date
Dec 21, 1898
Page
7
An elderly couple recalls a humble Christmas with an orphan boy after his mother died. They bring him home, share stories of Santa, wrap gifts, and promise to keep him as their son, finding joy in a small, heartfelt celebration. The scene framed by a warm, old time voice.
John Halton, a Ballarat squatter and millionaire, crafts a lavish Santa Claus Christmas for his daughter Alice on December 25, 1877. He imports snow, evergreens, and labor to simulate a wintry scene in midsummer, creating a magical day that costs £75,000 but brings joy to Alice and work for hundreds of laborers.
An essay extols Christmas as the universal Christ day, linking Bethlehem to Jeru salem and Nazareth, praising the Christ child, mother, and Magi. It frames the day as heart warming, gift bearing, and a moral renewal that spans climates and ages, culminating in a world transformed by the Christ spirit. The piece closes with a father and son quip from a newspaper section.
The piece urges giving as the true joy of Christmas. It argues that happiness comes from contributing to others, not merely receiving gifts. Giving can be money, time, skill, or thoughtfulness, and everyone can give something no matter their means. If the Christmas spirit lasted year round, life would be sweeter.
The Chicago Record laments the burden of holiday gifts and the difficulty of keeping costs down. A playful line from an Indianapolis Journal piece jokes that Santa’s generosity isn’t the issue, but prudent spending. An Atchison Globe quip notes a man’s refusal of presents due to store charges or personal funds.
In a playful note from a Detroit Free Press piece, a child voices a humorous twist on Santa duties. The child prefers to list the things he dislikes rather than the toys he wants, reflecting comic family banter about gift wishes.
A brief Washington Star whimsy notes a single month of Christmas cheer amid eleven months of economy. The satirical line contrasts holiday spirit with fiscal restraint, signaling a seasonal economic commentary.
A Christmas reflection urges charity over display, urging homes to share with the poor, keep Christmas simple, and foster goodwill. It calls for kindness, modest feasting, and forgiveness, ending with a note of gratitude and the anniversary of Christ’s birth as the guiding day.
A humorous tableau describes a ten year old family terror scraping his shoes on Mr Softly's leather before his sister's arrival while recounting a prime box of Christmas taffy. Laughter and overheard mischief echo through the parlor as relatives react with mixed exclamations.
A frugal couple near Christmas prepares a costly deception to brighten their children’s holiday. The husband secretly buys lavish gifts while the wife keeps up a calm front, imagining the poorhouse, until the reveal leads to a tense confrontation and reflections on their finances.
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