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Newspaper

New Oxford Item

Location

New Oxford, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Dec 22, 1966

Page

10

Holiday Traditions Enrich Family Growth and Memories

Mrs. Margaret L. Duvall from Pennsylvania State University notes that holiday celebrations with relatives and friends expand children's social understanding and sense of security. Repeating annual traditions provides stability and cherished memories as children grow into adults.

Margaret L. Duvall Pennsylvania State University Idren

Madonna carved in wood travels to Spain with Saint Peter

In a fragmentary note from a Spanish scene a small carved Madonna and Child is described as arriving in Spain via Saint Peter in the year 20 ALD. The text hints at relics or religious artifacts influencing local devotion.

Spain Sr Peter

The Beginning of Christmas Story

The account recalls Christmas origin about 2000 years ago with Christ born in a stable in a small town. It notes that few understood the event then, but it altered world history and now gives Christmas its meaning.

Christ

Christmas Decorations Across Cities Spark Festive Displays

New York’s Fifth Avenue and Rockefeller Plaza showcase luxury window scenes with fragrance music and crowds. Park Avenue, skyscrapers, and city streets gleam with red and green lights as citizens admire festive lighted trees and annual tradition.

New York Fifth Avenue Rockefeller Plaza Park Avnue Fresno California van Ness Avenue

Christmas Seals Originated in Denmark

The Christmas seal originated by Danish postal clerk Einar Holboell who ordered stamps printed for tuberculosis treatment in 1903 Copenhagen. Over four million stamps sold the first year, raising about $28,000. Emily Bissell popularized the movement in the United States and designed the first seal.

Einar Holboell Denmark Copenhagen United States Emily Bissell Wilmington Del Sally and la Cross

Kissing Ring Embroidery Ribbons Featured In Holiday Decor

A description of decorative rings used in Christmas crafts notes ribbons sprigging with Kissing sings and mistletoe. The article highlights how ribbons are beslued to or wound around embroidery hoops to create festive displays.

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