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Newspaper
Monroe Evening Times
Location
Monroe, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Dec 21, 1968
Page
10
Churches in the community observe Christmas as a holy day with candlelight services, hymns, carols, and prayers celebrating the Nativity and Christ’s Light. The article cites biblical verses and notes Christmas music in worship, plus a social section listing local visitors and birthdays among residents.
The census under Augustus sends Joseph and Mary to Bethlehem. Mary bears a son in a manger as shepherds receive angels proclaiming good news. The shepherds visit the newborn Christ, and praise God in heaven for peace on earth. Luke 2:1-16.
The article explains how Christmas pageants grew from medieval religious drama. It traces origins to 10th century dialogues, Easter plays, and mystery cycles across Europe. It notes miracle and morality plays teaching moral lessons with personified vices and virtues.
Miss Marie Duerrstein transforms an empty storefront into Santa's House now in its fourth year and moved to a new location each time. The project relies on a Christmas Lighting Fund with materials donated or funded by local merchants and residents.
The article recounts early 20th century community Christmas tree traditions in Pasadena California 1909 Madison Square New York 1912 Boston Commons 1912 Independence Square Philadelphia 1914 and President Coolidge's 1923 national tree event in Washington D C with a large evergreen from the University of Vermont.
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