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Newspaper
Osceola Record
Location
Osceola, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Dec 20, 1945
Page
3
See how this year s Christmas cards capture family happiness at home and abroad. The central card mirrors a heart warming family scene to be duplicated Christmas morning in American homes, inviting friends to share in the special moment.
A reflective piece noting how Christmas cards echo the beauty of the village church on Christmas Eve and the themes of church, home, and family that define the season.
An analysis of the traditional carol The Twelve Days of Christmas notes how gifts evolve over the Christmas season. It references partridge in a pear tree and lists items from both early and later days, including eight maids a milking and twelve pipers piping.
The article notes mistletoe's ties to German and British Druid superstitions and suggests kissing under it at Christmas stems from the plant’s high ancient esteem. Legends claim it treated epilepsy though modern view finds no medical value despite Brittany mentions.
The December 28 observance recalls King Herod ordering the killing of male children in Bethlehem after the Magi departed. Estimates of victims vary widely from 14,000 in Greek liturgy to 64,000 by Syrians, with medieval and modern writers suggesting much lower totals.
An insignificant mistletoe relative resides in northern spruce forests and stays to New Jersey and Pennsylvania for decoration. In Brittany the plant is called berrie de la croix and its berries are pressed into oil for fever relief and vitality.
A poetic reflection by Francis Thompson imagines Jesus as a small child in Heaven. The speaker asks whether Jesus felt shy, played with stars, prayed at night, and understood a child's prayer. The verse contemplates a child’s longing to speak to the Father through Jesus.
The Christkind, a messenger of the Holy Child, is described as the bringer of the Christmas tree and gifts in Germany. A poor woodcutter family hosts a radiant stranger on Christmas Eve, whose appearance inspires a fir tree adorned with apples, nuts, and gold threads as a symbol of Christmas happiness for good children.
The article discusses mistletoe's heathen origins and the lack of church sanction for its use in churches. It notes 800 varieties worldwide, with some species bearing red or orange flowers and purple fruit. The New England mistletoe is small, was overlooked until 1871, is a parasite, and may kill its host tree. It also touches on legends surrounding mistletoe.
Lesson for December 23 presents subjects and scripture texts selected by the International Council of Religious Education under copyright and usage permissions. The notice credits the organization and notes its educational intent for study and reflection.
A devotional piece urging readers to make room for Jesus in heart and home this Christmas. It highlights three actions: make room for Jesus, tell others about Him, and praise God for Jesus, citing Luke 2 and urging prayer and intercession from readers. It closes with a personal note from the author in Washington.
The National Council of Farmer Co operatives warns of a looming battle over taxing farm co operatives on income alongside other tax exempt groups. Treasury data show farm co operatives had 1943 gross income of 2.23 billion with 117.6 million in refunds. They argue they operate as non profit and pay various taxes, while opponents seek to equalize competition by taxing co operatives.
White wool bed socks with pink or blue ribbon trim. Fifteen inches long no heel shaping. Instructions available by sending 16 cents, name, address, and Pattern No 5049 to the Sewing Circle.
The Lamar library at the University of Texas in Austin houses a rare collection of historical locks. Collected in the early 19th century by Leigh Hunt, it includes hair from Napoleon, John Milton, Samuel Johnson, Elizabeth Barrett Browning, Edgar Allan Poe, and George Washington.
The article lists 31 distinct forms of pay for American workers including night bonuses and swing shift differentials while noting 46 deductions such as union dues and group insurance premiums reduce wages.
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