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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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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