Traditions of Christmas Across Cultures and Beliefs
An overview traces early Christian adoption of December 25 as Christ’s birthday, Pope Gregory V’s role, and how pagan winter rites blended into modern celebrations. It surveys Santa Claus origins in Norse, Dutch, German, Swiss, Italian, and Mexican customs, plus Orthodox January 6 observances and traditional foods.
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Gregory V
Great Britain
Rome
Norway
Santa Claus
Britain
Father Christmas
Myra
Germany
Dame Bertha
Italy
Switzerland
Seven Adams county men granted army discharges at Indian Town Gap
Seven Adams county soldiers and one sailor were discharged on Monday at Indian Town Gap. Among the discharged are Bernard F Weaver Gettysburg R 5 Francis L Mummert Littlestown R 1 Lawrence E Brandt Gardners R 1 Vincent Sanders Gettysburg John C Nary McKnightstown John O Sloat Orrtanna Henry J Stock New Oxford plus Lt Stanley W West Fairfield R 1 redeployed. Maurice E Harmon Gettysburg received navy discharge at Sampson NY.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Town Gap
Bernard F. Weaver
Gettysburg R
Francis L. Mummert
Littlestown R
Lawrence E. Brandt
Gardners R
Vincent Sanders
Gettysburg
John C. Nary
McKnightstown
John O. Sloat
Orrtanna
Henry J. Stock
New Oxford
Stanley W. West
Fairfield R
Indiantown Gap
Maurice E.harmon
Navy
Sampson, N. Y
Christmas customs from many nations inspire American celebrations
Spanish settlers sparked Christmas fire crackers and bonfires in Louisiana, a practice that astonishes northerners. Polish and other ethnic groups follow their own traditions. The United States, a mosaic of peoples, has adopted and adapted many customs including Santa Claus, trees, holly, mistletoe, plays, carols, and festive menus from diverse nations.
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Louisiana
United States
Women Marines Send Christmas Greetings
Pfc Dale S Cluck from Gettysburg, wounded in France with the Third Army, has been transferred from Hammond General Hospital Modesto California to Mayo General Hospital Galesburg Illinois arriving November 27.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Changes
Dale S. Cluck
Gettysburg
Third Army
France
Hammond General Hospital
Modesto
Cali
Mayo
Assumpsit Action Filed Against Long Island Tire Firm
An assumpsit action was filed Monday in Adams County Prothonotary by the Cooper Corporation Findlay Ohio against Joseph Pierce also known as Joseph Perskey doing business as the Long Island Tire company Reading township. Plaintiffs show a New York Supreme Court judgment of 12940.43 dated November 21 1936 with only 97.38 paid. A balance of 11964.05 plus interest is sought.
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Assumpsit
Adams County
Arthur H. Shields
Cooper Corporation
Findlay
Ohio
Joseph Pierce
Joseph Perskey
Long Island Tire Company
Reading Township
New York State
Supreme Court
Birth of Michael Ziegler in Washington DC area
Mr and Mrs John P Cann of Alexandria Virginia announce the birth of a six pound seven ounce son, Michael Ziegler, at the Doctor's Hospital in Washington DC this morning. Mrs Cann is the former Miss Jean Ziegler, daughter of Mr and Mrs Ernest Ziegler of Gettysburg.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John P Cann
Alexandria
Michael Ziegler
Doctor’s Hospital
Washington, DC
Cann
Jean Ziegler
Ernest Ziegler
Poultry and Egg House Ad Offers Eggs and Poultry
Bentzel's Poultry and Egg House advertises eggs and poultry selections at Philadelphia Street York Pennsylvania with contact Dial 2673. The small classified notice spotlights goods and local commerce in a concise city listing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T.gge
Eses Bentzel
Poultry and Egg House
Philadelphia St
York, Pa
Dial
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Banta Claus
Christ Child
North Pole
Greece
Serbia
Romania
Balkan States
Kerwin B. Roche
Middle Street
Pennsylvania
Baltimore Street
Hanover, PA
Adams
Indian
John H. Basehore
Justice OF the Peace General Insurance
Murphy
W — Res
Gettysburg, PA
Delco
Edward F
Sinclair Gas Station
York Street
York County
TOYS
York Cycle CO
West Market St
Oarila Egestar — Ee
N. George Sr
York, Penna
Marine Corps Women's Reserve
Camp Lejeune
New River
N. C
York
Standard Rag and Paper Co., Inc
West Philadelphia Street
Lerew’s—Firestone
Lerew's
Ford Sales and Service
East Berlin
Mackinaws
Fleecy Naturals
Leather
J.myers
Chestnut ST
Hanover
C.F
Oxford
R. D
Carlisle Pike
Swope
Prep
Carlisle ST
Goodrich
Baltimore ST
Heatrolas
Columbia Ranges
Silex and
Cory
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