Voyage of Lark Shannon and the Norfolk Escape
Lark Shannon travels from England to America and is captured as a prisoner at an inn. She escapes with Galt Withe, a bound servant, and later reunites with her disguised lover David North. They face Dr. Matson the slave pirate, escape, reach Norfolk, and encounter Mara Hastings who plans to marry David. They continue toward Greatways where they meet Minnie the circus woman.
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Galt Withe
David North
Dr. Matson
Lark
Galt
Norfolk
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Mara Hastings
Mara
Greatways
Minnie
Thunder Boy wins race as Lark defends Raskall in court
In a crowded scene Lark guides Red Raskall to a winning rail ahead of Thunder Boy as crowds bet heavily. At the courthouse Matson is found guilty for his slave-trading actions while David North defends Mara and the Cargoe Riske case proudly.
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Epiphany Gift Traditions Across Lands and Legends
The article recounts Epiphany gift customs in Spain Italy and Russia. It describes the Magi visiting Bethlehem Befana’s journey from Italy and Babouska lighting candles before leaving gifts, explaining cultural visions of gift bearing figures and children’s preparations.
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Spain
Bethlehem
Befana
la Befana
The Visit of St Nicholas Authored by Dr Clem Clark Moore
The tale of St Nicholas was written for family by Dr. Clem ent Clark Moore. He later revealed authorship after the 1823 Troy Sentinel publication. Miss Harriet Butler, guest at the Moore home, copied his narration and sent a version to the newspaper in 1823.
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Clement Clark Moore
St. Nicholas
Sentinel
Harriet Butler
David Butler
Moore
Dr. Moore
Miss Butler
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Santa Helpers Rely on Local Fire Departments for Toy Repairs
Santa calls many helpers for his toys as fire departments become centers of repair work in cities. They receive expert aid from boys and girls who know what each child wants and needs.
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Santa
Puritan New England Bayberry Candle Tradition
The text notes Puritan aversion to Christmas in colonial New England and how bayberry candles arose from economic practicality. It recalls the Mayflower voyage, the 1659 Massachusetts General Court stance, the 1643 abolition of Christmas by Roundhead Parliament, and the later revival of Christmas customs abroad with delayed adoption in some New England communities into the early 20th century.
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New England
Massachusetts General Court
England
Foreign Christmas Customs Across Countries
The text describes diverse Christmas traditions in several countries. Norway ties a myth to a spruce grown from blood of lovers, Naples features dogs brought to Saint Marks church, and Russia emphasizes Mary as omnipotent with a scene focusing on her rather than the Christ Child.
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Norway
Saint Marks
Naples
Russia
Mary
Memorial of Destruction Saint Lo Remains as War Memorial
The government may leave Saint Lo untouched as a memorial to the war much as Douaumont was preserved after the First World War. This position follows the town being described as the most completely destroyed in France.
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Saint-Lo
France
Douaumont
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