Christmas Gift Reveals True Heart of Priscilla and Phil
A humble Christmas dinner hides Priscilla's worry that she has no gift for Phillip the generous city youth. Her mother’s quiet pride and a mistletoe moment reveal the couple’s true affection as they share a simple, meaningful present.
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Daddy
Santa Claus
Priscilla
Phillip
Phil
Buddle
Maxine Chapman
Western Newspaper Union
The Turkey as America's Christmas Bird Narrated
Frank H. Sweet notes the turkey as the distinctive American Christmas centerpiece shared across states from Texas to California. He recalls Capt John Smith comparing the gobbler to a proud Turk, linking the name turkey to both national and international Christmas celebration.
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Texas
Wisconsin
New York
California
John Smith
Virginia
Turkey
Frank H. Sweet
Western Newspaper Union
Mistletoe and Kissing Tie Through European Traditions
The article notes the long standing bond between mistletoe and kissing in European lore, highlighting the plant’s historical association with romance and festive customs across centuries.
Christmas Day Observance Links Heaven and Earth
A reflection on Christmas as the sweetest day of the year. It praises proper observance as unselfish and views Christmas as a golden link binding heaven and earth for closer understanding.
Singing Christmas Carols Through the Ages
The article notes Christmas carols were sung since 1521 and claims they were songs of angels at Christ's birth, highlighting historic use and sacred origins of carol tradition.
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First Christmas Observance Through Early Church Era
The observance of Christmas began about the Fourth century and became a general custom only in the Thirteenth century.
Holly Unlucky Rolly Superstition in England
In parts of England a superstition says it is unlucky to bring a Rolly into the house before Christmas. The belief ties misfortune to the toy or term used, reflecting regional folklore about holiday luck and household omens.
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Holly
England
Rolly
Rise in Christmas cards reshapes a nation's holidays
The article traces Christmas card growth from novelty to mass tradition, noting costs and time concerns, and details the card's history from Sir Henry Cole's 1846 design to Louis Prang's American spread in 1874. It highlights artful eras, prominent designers, and evolving motifs including poetry, religion, and modern themes like radio and aviation.
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Sir Henry Cole
Sir Henry
Europe
Germany
Leith
Scotland
J. ©. Horsley
Royal Academy
London
Horsley
Felix Summerly
Summerly
Old Bond Street
America
Louis Prang
Boston
Philadelphia
Dudley Hall
Westone
Kate Keenway
Alice Havers
American Art Galleries
Richard M. Hunt
John la Farge
Louis ©. Tiffany
BE. H. Blashfield
J. Alden Weir
New York
Museum of Fine Arts
Art Institute of Chicago
Lord Tennyson
Murillo
Palestine
Britain
Santa Claus
A Wreath and a Candle Speak From a Window
Anne Dawson helps two poor girls selling tulips and learns a life changing lesson. The next day a grand gift basket arrives at their cottage with holly, fruit, and a candle, proving the wreath and candle spoke from the window and brought joy to many.
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Ann Dawson
Anne
Mamma
Mother
Anne Dawson
Lily Rutherford Morris
Christmas Dolls Through the Ages and Origins
The article traces the origin of modern Christmas dolls to ancient idols carved from wood or bone. It notes dolls were sacred objects in early times and that the term may derive from dol. Early British dolls appear in Queen Anne's era with no earlier records. Dolls were introduced from Flanders as "Flanders babies."
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Montreal Star
Russian Christmas Straw Tradition Once Divines Lifespan
The Russian peasant places a straw bundle at the center of the Christmas table and each guest draws a blade before the meal. The guest who draws the longest straw is said to be destined to live the longest.
Saint Nicholas and Santa Clauses Across Nations
The piece traces how Saint Nicholas, revered in Christmas tradition, diverges into Father Christmas in Britain, Santa Claus in Germany, Kriss Kringle in Holland, and roots them all back to the Montreal Star’s early naming.
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St. Nicholas
Christmas
America
Father Christmas
Britain
Santa Claus
Germany
Kriss Kringle
Holland
Montreal Star
Candles Need Child Safe Handling Says Safety Council
The National Safety Council warns candles are dangerous around children and during holidays when homes contain more inflammable materials. Parents should keep candles out of reach and supervise closely to prevent fires.
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National Safety Council
Christmas Greeting Cards Cost This Country Millions
Christmas greeting cards will cost the country 55 million dollars, accounting for the time lost in remembering recipients. The remark highlights the inefficiency of sending cards during the holiday season.
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United States
Uncle Sam
D Post Office
Make Some One Happy This Christmas
A note urges acts of kindness to brighten another's holiday as a path to personal well being. The message links cheerful giving to inner peace and self care during the festive season.
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Elmo Scott Watson
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