Gift making and its long history in Christmas customs
The article traces gift making from ancient fear driven exchanges to modern Christmas customs. It covers early ritual gifts in Egypt and Israel, the role of gifts in binding friendships, the spread from Germany to Europe and America, and the tradition of gifts at christenings and Christmas with Santa Claus origins.
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Tolin
Elizabeth
North Borneo
Celebes
Patagonia
Germany
Europe
Santa Claus
Christ Child
Nicholas
Christmas Lights Made From Rose Paper And Wreath Crafts
Frances Grinstead describes do it yourself Christmas light decorations using rose colored translucent paper brushed with seed oil, wreath covers from green cardboard with red berries, and a star bulb cover sewn from white tissue. She suggests attaching wreaths with clips or paste and running a Christmas tree light with an extension cord for window or door displays.
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Frances Grinstead