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Newspaper
Monahans News
Location
Monahans, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 21, 1978
Page
1
Mistletoe has long been linked to luck healing and protection though it is a parasite on hardwood trees. Throughout centuries people in England Japan and Europe believed mistletoe could aid fertility ward off witchcraft cure poisons and even epilepsy. Waxing cultural uses include mistletoe charms on weapon handles and corsages for hunts while physicians once fed it to patients as a cure. Continued on page 2.
A collection of handwritten notes to Santa Claus from children describing desired gifts for Christmas. Christine asks for a green and white van and mentions a rock near the train. Denise Franco and Katrina mention siblings and clothing, dolls, a radio, a Mickey Mouse radio, a cradle with canopy, and a Rudolph jewel.
A look at Christmas gift customs across cultures from ancient Rome to St Nicholas and the Magi. The piece weaves child letters to Santa with hopes for toys, fudge, and family wishes, noting varied traditions and the spirit of giving.
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