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Newspaper
Parowan Times
Location
Parowan, Utah, United States of America
Date
Dec 21, 1945
Page
4
Epiphany marks gift giving in many lands tied to the Wise Men. Befana travels to Bethlehem by Epiphany Eve, delivering toys to Italian children while hoping to meet the Christ Child. Russian Babourke and other legends accompany the tale of magical gift bearing.
The tale of The Visit of St Nicholas details Dr. Clement Clarke Moore writing it for his children on December 23, 1822 and its 1824 anonymous publication in the Troy Sentinel. It notes Moore's later admission as author and Harriet Butler’s role copying the narration into her album and sending a copy to the Sentinel in 1823.
Santa's helpers anta' tas had to call upon nanny people to help him with his toys. Fire departments have become cen ters of repair work in many cities They are often given expert assist ance by boys and girls, who know just what each boy and girl wants.
The passage recalls Puritan views on Christmas in New England and how colonial communities debated and gradually revived Christmas customs. It notes Puritan resistance, delayed recognition, and eventual shifts tied to broader changes in communications and English revival influences into the early 20th century.
Fragment from a periodical discusses how Christmas is celebrated in peacetime, noting differences in mood and practice. It mentions gratitude for peace and contrasts global traditions, including varying ceremonies and seasonal focus across nations. The text is garbled but centers on merry observance and shared humanity.
In Mexico a nightly religious procession leads figures of Joseph and Mary through the streets before Christmas. Each member carries a lit taper while singing Christmas songs. Admittance to the shrine is sought each night, culminating on the ninth evening with a ceremony around the Christ Child’s straw-filled manger.
For weeks before Christmas Colombian children anticipate the village fiesta. Men in fireproof gear crawl into wooden cow frames loaded with burning crackers and Roman candles as the Crazy Cow display electrifies the holiday celebration.
Youths in Unrusch Switz erland travel from house to house in elaborate headdresses and masks representing houses ships and biblical scenes. Enormous cowbells clatter on leather harnesses as merrymakers dance and yodel, accepting a few coins from neighbors.
The Polish Wigiha, or Christmas feast, symbolizes "The Last But per" and is the centerpiece of the Christmas celebration. Twelve dishes are prepared in individual styles and served only once a year. After the feast, lights go out and bowls of nuts, ramins, fruits, cakes, and candies are shared around the tree by candlelight.
A fragment describes a hidden quiet zone in a bustling metropolis, noting a naval yard nearby and narrow corridors. Walls use thin layers of material with mirrored reflections. A serpentine beacon system is mentioned as part of the area’s quieting design and measurement setup, highlighting an unusual contrast in the urban environment.
A brief survey notes Norway’s myth linking spruce trees to bloodied ground where lovers died and lights as symbols of love faith and hope. It mentions Naples Saint Marks dogs taken to church on Christmas morning and Russia’s belief in Mary’s omnipotence shaping sacred scenes.
Saint Nicholas Eve in Holland is marked by Sinter Klaas visiting children to judge their worthiness for gifts. After the visit, each child places wooden shoes by the fireplace with hay and carrots for Sinter Klaas great white horse, then goes to bed.
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