Oldest Music Form of Christmas Carols Traced
The piece notes carols as an early form of Christmas song linked to St. Francis of Assisi and dance origins in churches. It cites historical bans on church dancing and a shift to singing, mentions French poets and German terms, and references carol authors including Phillipe Brooks and Charles Wesley with the English translation of O Come All Ye Faithful attributed to John Reading.
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St. Francis of Assisi
Orb
Gay
Charles Wesley
John Reading
John Wesley
Methodist
Herald Angels
Edmund H. Sears
Unitarae
John Henry Hopking Jr
Owent
Bathicherm
John Pierpont
Connecticut
Charles
Unspoiled Christmas Reflections in Holy Land Vision
A reflective essay contrasts pilgrimage sites in Bethlehem Nazareth and Jerusalem with modern crowds and commercialism. It notes the enduring beauty of Galilee the Beatitudes Mount Olives and the rugged Jordan river while stressing the deeper meaning of Christmas as salvation from sin rather than mere festivity.
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Sea of Galilee
Old Jerusalem
Mount of Olives
Dolorosa
Santa Claus Time Table Spans Globe
Santa Claus time table shows varying gift dates worldwide. Austria marks gifts on Dec 6 while Switzerland splits dates by Catholic and Protestant regions, and the U S observes Dec 25. England uses Boxing Day Dec 26 for gifts and public servants.
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Santa Claus
Holland
Belgium
Ger
Austria
Switzerland
Santa
Geneva
Sweden
Hungary
England
St. Stephen's
Cilfrren
United States
France
Scotland
Latin America
Switzseland
Germany
Swedden
Engand
Central and
South America
Rededication to Jesus Teachings Marks Antemas Day
A reflection on Christ’s birth and the call to live by His law of love. The text argues for a genuine Christian civilization guided by good will and solidarity, contrasting paganism and modern atheistic materialism with the timeless message of peace through charity and neighborly love. The passage laments secularization blurring the spiritual meaning of Christmas.
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United States
God
Christ
A Christmas Night Visit With St Nick
A garbled Christmas poem scene shows Santa descending the chimney and filling stockings. The piece imitates a well known verse with many typos and misprints, naming St Nicholas and his eight reindeer amid jumbled lines and altered phrases.
Time To Give And To Help Christmas Drives
Christmas season is a time for giving and aiding others as local welfare agencies churches the Red Cross Salvation Army service clubs the Tuberculosis Association American Legion and Veterans of Foreign Wars collect funds in advance of Christmas with newspapers and many organizations participating.
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the Red Cross
Salvation Army
Service Clubs
Tuberculosis Association
American Legion
Veterans of Foreign Wars
Pretty Legend of Yule Candles
In an Austrian village a poor shoemaker lights a window candle each night bringing light to weary travelers. On Christmas Eve all candles glow and the village wakes to peace and a war ending, signaling hope through the legend of the Christmas candles.
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Austria
Thank You Gift Notes Advice For Prompt Gratitude
A guide on writing prompt handwritten thank you notes after Christmas, emphasizing personal mentions of each gift. It includes examples to Aunt Min Horber and Jane, urging specificity about future use and sincere warmth without overdoing it.
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Aunt Min Horber
Jane
Aunt Min
Joe
Obsolete Spellings of Christmas Through History
The note lists variant spellings from old English writings for Christmas dating back through the ages. Examples include Crystmasse Cristmes Cristmas Crestenmas Crestennes Cristemes Cristyrimes Cristtas Kyrsomas Xtemes Cristesmesse Chrystmas Christenmasse and Christmass.
World Christmas Traditions Across Nations
The article surveys global gift customs and holiday greetings for Christmas. It notes Dec 25 as a shared, red-letter day though traditions vary widely, from Saint Nicholas and Father Christmas to Pere Noel and the Christ Child, with regional phrases like Joyeux Noel and Gledekg Yul.
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St. Nicholas
Dread
Amoteelgoethoes
Pere Noel
Christ Child
Father Christmas
Eng
Reveillon and Christmas Traditions Across Europe
A survey of Christmas customs from France Poland Finland and Bulgaria notes Reveillon feasts in French villages gift giving and carol traditions. It cites songs like Cantique de Noel Oh Holy Night and Oh Come All Ye Faithful with origins traced to England France and the United States.
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Paris
ITA Meaven
Drarches
Faithfl
Poland
Jas
France
Forlwiit
Finland
Santy Betens
Bulgaria
Grandpe Koledan
Christrés
Manger
England
Midnight Christmas Revels in Paris Traditions
The article describes Parisian reveillon meals after the Mass with turkeys and a Yule log, followed by late night club rounds where prices rise. It notes dishes like oysters and turkey stuffed with chestnuts and contrasts French Christmas practices with American, British, and German influences, including Pere Noel appearing in stores by mid November.
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Antil
Santa O 'Claus
Lot
Santa
Pere Noel
Art Enriches Christmas Observance With Nativity Works
Art enriches the Christmas celebration by preserving spiritual character through music paintings and stones about the Nativity. These works have helped keep the observance alive for centuries.
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Avignon
Wiegenheder
Mem
Bers
Phillipe Brooks
Bethlehem
Yale
DR. Liston Pope
Divinity School
Yale University
Bethle
Jerusalem
Mis Wilson
Nazareth
Jordan
Jesus Christ
Jesus
Joseph F. Rummel
New Orleans
St. N Nicholas
Mamma
St. Nick
Dasher
Dancer
Pratcer
View
Cathet
Cupid
St Nicholas
Perry
Drew
Thistle
Clement C
Moore
Claus
Felfow
Yule
Begeg
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