Gift Giving Around The World
New York story traces Christmas gift customs across the globe from St. Nicholas coins in stockings to Pere Noel and Boxing Day. It notes Spain France Italy observe gifts on Jan 6 and New Year, England Boxing Day December 28, and Sweden using grain bundles and suet as part of a Nordic tradition.
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New York
Naps
A.D
St. Nicholas
Santa Claus
Spain
France
Italy
Pere Noel
Santa
England
Sweden
U. S
Helena Rubinstein
Brazil
Mexico
Romania
Papayas
South America
Christmas in the Holy Land draws thousands to Jordan tours
The article highlights Christmas in Jordan with Bethlehem and church processions, noting sites like the Church of the Nativity and the Dead Sea, Jericho, Petra, and Moab. It contrasts Jordan's biblical tourism with global customs from Sweden to Mexico and Romania, celebrating worldwide gift giving.
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Jordan
Holy Land
Bethlehem
Jesus
Biblical Jericho
Hebron
Abraham
Samaria
Elijah
River Jordan
Mount of Olives
Bethsemane
Calvary
Old Jerusalem
Christendom
Dead Sea
Jericho
Aqaba-on-the-Red-Sea
Wadi Rumm
Lawrence of Arabia
Petra
Church of the Nativity
Sweden’s bird food belief linked to crops that year
The article notes a Swedish superstition that when birds come to eat food offered, it predicts a bountiful or small crop that year. The belief ties avian feeding to agricultural outcomes in local lore.
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Sweden
Trim Tree Care Rules for Safer Holiday Lighting
Inspect the setup carefully for frayed cords exposed wires and broken sockets. Check bulbs individually and start placing lights at the top then work down and around the tree for even coverage.
No Drip Candles Benefit From Chilling Before Use
No-Drip Candles are attractive and decorative but tend to drip. Chill the candles in the refrigerator for 24 hours before use to prevent dripping and promote even burning.
Jay Trump Wins Grand National Steeplechase Title
Jay Trump, foaled at Pistoria Farm Oseer Elkridge Maryland, claimed victory in the Grand National Steeplechase in England.
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Jay Trump
England
Pistoria Farm
Oseer Elkridge
St Francis and the birth of Christmas carols
The article recounts St Francis of Assisi popularizing Christmas carols and staging the first manger scene with real people and animals. It notes onlookers sang spontaneously, linking the pageant to the spread of caroling in Christmas celebrations.
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St. Francis of Assisi
St. Francis
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