Christmas in America a long cultural blending
A Middlebury column traces Christmas origins from Old World traditions to modern American customs. It blames Santa Claus and St. Nicholas while noting English, Irish, German, Dutch influences, the rise of novelty and commerce, and key figures like Irving Moore and Dickens in shaping the holiday.
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Middlebury, Vt
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Germany
Wodin
America
Rudolph
St. Stephens
Victoria
Albert
England
Washington Irving
New York
Clement Moore
Charles Dickens
Grover Cleveland
White House
St. Nicholas
Christmas Letter Brings Help For Needy Families
Debbies heartfelt plea from a 9 year old abroad a request for food clothes bedclothes and milk for her baby brother James and Tina. The note asks Santa and Jesus to bring aid and even a toy sled and a Christmas tree while her uncle seeks release from prison. Volunteers report yearly efforts aiding 16 then 20 then 35 families and invite others to help.
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Jesus
Santa Claus
Debbie
Tina
James
Santa
P.S
Christmas Spirit Beyond The Season
An editorial argues that true peace and good will must extend beyond Christmas and across all people and nations. It traces moral development from family to state, notes the shift from war to diplomacy feasible through world law, and urges individuals to embody universal peace and brotherly love in daily life.
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Earth
Biblical gifts lose value as Christmas presents
New York AP reports gold remains volatile at about 133 dollars an ounce, down from 200, while frankincense costs 1 30 per pound and myrrh 75 cents per pound. Dealers say demand is low and Middle East supply has diminished, affecting perceived value for modern gifts.
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New York
Jesus
Mirror News Chronicle Blank After Theft
SIMI VALLEY Calif AP The Mirror published a six page edition blank except for ads and a notice blaming theft of all news and photos between typesetting and press. Editor Lico Costinni recalled Christmas stories but no blood or guts. Omnigraphics Northridge supplied copy and relocs were stolen from their mail drop Tuesday. Sunland Tujunga Record Ledger ran the blank pages Wednesday. Police had no theft report and no leads.
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Simi Valley
Calif
the Mirror
Mirror
Lico Costinni
Omnigraphics of
Northridge
Omnigraphics
Costinni
Sunland-Tujunga Record Ledger
Christmas by the Future Homemakers at Midwest City High
A 9 year old girl Debbie inspires Midwest City High School Future Homemakers of America to answer letters to Santa. Sixty two girls gather daily to collect clothes canned goods and laughter for local families. They maintain year round support and know the families by name.
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Midwest City
Okla
America
Midwest City High School
Debbie
Santa Claus
Marilyn Butler
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