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Newspaper
Osceola Record
Location
Osceola, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Dec 26, 1968
Page
7
An antique 1380s Christmas card by Opbacher Brothers of Munich in Hallmark’s collection depicts the Paradise Tree and lights. It links the tree to Eden and Christ as the Light of the World, noting its deep seasonal symbolism and long cultural history.
A survey of medieval miracle plays notes the Paradise Tree with an apple laden fir used to illustrate Eve's fall and Christ’s coming, later blending with the Christmas Light pyramid. The practice spread from Germany to the United States via Hessian soldiers, facing opposition in 1851 Cleveland and a White House ban before Roosevelt allowed thinning forests.
Miss Dorothy Gondringer of Sioux City Iowa arrived early this week to spend her holiday vacation with area relatives and friends. College students home for the holidays include Steve Eikenhorst Gregg Johnson and Arlette Johnson from Kearney State and Eikenhorst from the University. Out-of-towners Christmas Day at the Thomas Hofbauer home will be James Anderly s of Valparaiso and Clarence Spypals of Omaha.
A collection of seasonal notes and holiday lore recounts why Saint Nicholas is said to enter homes via the chimney. The piece cites legends tying the wicker of gift giving to gold dowries, a goddess of hearth and home, and practical cleaning traditions.
The legend notes children helping set the tradition as Saint Nick delivers gifts by chimney even when flying by helicopter or jet. A Christmas Day gathering is planned at the Albert W. Gabriel home. Mrs. Phil Campbell travels with relatives to visit John Bright and family in Russellville Arkansas. An Ekstrom family reunion is set for December 25 at the Clarence Carlson home.
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