Dinner with President Eleanor Roosevelt Recalls Christmas Busy Schedule
The diary excerpt describes a pleasant dinner with the president and husband, Christmas wrapping, and a health cooperative discussion. It covers a busy day including Civilian Defense meetings, a chat with Miss Margaret Hamma, and a Hunter College speech. It also notes war news reflects a mix of victories and advances.
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Office of Civilian Defense
White House
Margaret Hamma
National Press Club
Christmas trees through firs to spruces and pines
The article explains why evergreens dominate Christmas tree choices, detailing firs spruces pines and other species across regions. It notes balsam Fraser and concolor firs as favorites and contrasts pine and spruce leaves, then lists arborvitae red cedar juniper and Douglas fir as occasional options. It also mentions a Community Service Society folder on employment rehabilitation and placement.
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Pacific Coast
Gallackers Gather Christmas Greens in Appalachian Trade
North Carolina gallackers harvest galax leaves and evergreen greens for holiday decor. Thousands work year round gathering leaves roots and herbs in the Appalachian region while December demand boosts prices. Buyers ship the material to dealers as backwoods shops spring to life processing wreaths trees and spruce rope.
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North Carolina
Appalachian
Mistletoe Miracles in Druid and Norse Lore
Ancient beliefs credit mistletoe with healing powers and link it to love rites. Druids praised its virtues while Norse traditions tied it to the goddess Friga and the custom of kissing beneath it. A superstition warns unkissed maidens will not marry in the year ahead.
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Friga
Christmas Customs Across Early American Colonies
Christmas in the southern colonies followed English customs with feasting and worship, while New England distrusted pagan rites before relaxing into English traditions. The middle colonies blended English and German Dutch influences, with family reunions and diverse foods. Frontier celebrations ranged from merrymaking to rowdiness as practices unified nationwide.
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Atlantic Seaboard
England
Georgia
Carolina
Maryland
Virginia
New England
Old England
New York
New Jersey
Pennsylvania
Delaware
Germany
Holland
Sweden
America
Philadelphia
Saint Nicholas profiles as pious early bishop of Myra
The article traces Saint Nicholas from his origin as a fourth century bishop in Myra Lycia to his legendary generosity. It notes his piety from birth and that his father’s wealth funded his charitable acts, with his feast shifting from December 6 to being linked with Christmas over time.
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Santa Claus
San Nicholas
Saint Nicholas
Nicholas
Myra
Lycia
Asia Minor
Christmas Date Origins and Early Church Rules
The record notes Christmas celebrated in A D 98 by tradition, with solemn feast ordered by Pope Telesphorus in A D 137. It cites St Cyril identifying December 25 as Christ's birth date around A D 340, later accepted by Pope Julius and Rome, and adopted across Christendom.
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Telesphorus
Christ
St. Cyril
Julius
Rome
Christendom
Corrugate It A Gift Wrapping Technique For Holidays
An article advises using corrugated paper to wrap gifts for a neater holiday presentation. It outlines five steps: fold the paper, snugly cover the length, fold in the ends, wind a figure eight knot, and tie ends. The method helps disguise awkward shapes and elevates inexpensive gifts.
Cleveland Sells Stocks To Buy Community Tree
In 1912 Cleveland issued stock in Cleveland the City of Good Will Incorporated to fund a public Christmas tree. The sale raised over 12000 dollars without solicitations, enabling a 70 foot illuminated tree in the public square and inspiring many other cities to follow.
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Cleveland
America
Ohio
City of Good Will (Unlimited
Cleveland Stock Exchange
Hymn Origins and Translations Highlight Historic Verses
The 1739 hymn Hark The Herald Angels Sing was written by Charles Wesley, brother of John Wesley founder of Methodism. Its music derives from Mendelssohn's cantata Gott ist Licht. Adeste Fideles Oh Come All Ye Faithful has been translated into 76 languages. Some attribute the words to St Bonaventura of Albania in the 13th century.
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Charles Wesley
John
Mendelssohn
St. Bonaventura
Albania
Calico Cat Tea Towel Motif Transfer Design Set
A calico cat motif decorates seven tea towel designs and a matching panholder, with a bright plaid car and corners and outline embroidery finish. The transfer 29376 is offered for 15 cents, including additional stampings for gift sets. Send orders to the listed address.
Garden Question Provokes Gardener With Wooden Trees
During public garden hours an inquisitive passerby asked about the saplings. The old gardener, driven to exasperation, shouted that he was planting wooden trees as he straightened up and raised his voice.
Bus Conductor Shuts Down Two Loud Talkers
On a bus two smartly dressed girls spoke loudly in affected tones until the conductor, reaching the stop, announced in a high pitched voice Darlings here’s too too sweet King street prompting a sudden hush.
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King Street
Psychologist Notes Why Some Men Vanish
A psychologist explains that men vanish for two reasons. Some leave because they feel unwanted while others leave because they know they are not wanted, prompting them to sleep indoors rather than outdoors.
Tom's Self Regard Noted in Witty Exchange
A brief exchange highlights Tom's self opinion as the sole commendable trait. The remark frames his character with dry humor and a pointed critique of vanity.
Dialog Fragment Reflects Matrimonial Tension
A sharp exchange between two speakers reveals differing views on marriage. One asserts serious consideration, while the other disputes having pursued it, highlighting a light domestic dispute tone.
Who Won
A brief dramatic exchange where one says they had a dreadful quarrel about who loved the other most and now they do not speak. The other confirms the estrangement as a result of the dispute over affection.
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John
George Washington Making Tobacco Holiday Tin Ad
Pleasing to the eye and budget, this Christmas wrapped one pound tin of George Washington Making Tobacco comes in a colorful holiday package with a ready to fill gift card. An ideal smoker’s gift for shoppers with long lists and tight budgets, featured by your local dealer this season.
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George Washington
Selfish Gratitude Reflects Hidden Desires
The quote notes that many men express gratitude as a covert wish for greater benefits. It implies a transactional view of generosity and questions the purity of thankful sentiments.
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