Richest legends Christmas tree is part of accumulated traditions
AP writer George W. Cornell notes the Christmas tree grows from layered traditions. Pagan roots mix with Christian symbolism, from Boniface in 8th century Germany to medieval paradise plays and Luther's candlelit fir. The piece also covers church, civic, and cultural links through history.
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George W. Cornell
New York
England
America
Germany
St. Boniface
Odin
Boniface
Martin Luther
Christ
Our Lady of Guadalupe Feast at Santa Rosa Church
Nearly 200 people joined Mananitas and morning Mass for Our Lady of Guadalupe at Santa Rosa Church. The event spanned ten evening processions led by Fr. Julian Rousseau, police escort, and a parish art fair with prizes. A Wednesday Mass series honored the feast with Mariachis, liturgical dance, and a large pot luck dinner serving about 2000.
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Santa Rosa Church
Julian Rousseau
Don Carlile
Salvador Martinez
Nino Galindo
Carlos Fierro
Tacho Hernandez
Nacho Flores
Benjamin Natividad
Pilar Ponce
Julian
Mary Ann Ortega
Jenji Apolinar
Bob Kobe
Richard Lynch
Barstow
Kobe
Santa Rosa
Juana Jaquez
Lupe Alvarez
Belinda Orona
Guadalupe
Santa Rosa Damas Catolica
Ben's Spanish Inn
Kas Palmas
la Nortena
Seeds From The Sower Christmas Reflection By Guido Metter Ga
The piece traces Christmas origins from Yule to Christmas and Noel, explaining meanings of merry and Christ's mass. It urges readers to consecrate, pray, give, and welcome Christ into heart and home this Christmas Day.
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Michael A. Guido
Metter
Georgia
Christ
Methodists Hold Fourth Sunday Advent Celebration
The First United Methodist Church will stage a Fourth Sunday Advent Celebration at 6 p.m. on Sunday December 23 featuring Evening Worship and Christmas carols. A candlelight and communion service follows at 6:30 p.m. on Monday December 24. Everyone is invited.
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First United Methodist Church
Garland Matthews
Erma Leigh
Robert Hinojos
Be Radiant Wife And Stepmother To Gain Respect
Norman Vincent Peale and Ruth Stafford Peale advise a newly married woman to be enthusiastic and companionable rather than authoritative with her 14 year old twin stepdaughters. They warn against forcing a “we three girls” dynamic and encourage genuine friendship plus loving discipline born from liking.
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Pawling
N.Y
Prayer vigil for hostages in Iran at Trinity Church
New York AP Trinity Church near Wall Street began noon bell tolls for two minutes daily as a prayer vigil for American hostages in Iran. Sermons at noon and broader church drives echo White House appeals and interfaith calls for peaceful resolution. Leaders urge hospitable treatment of Iranians here and public prayers during services.
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New York
Manhattan
Trinity Church
Wall Street Financial District
Iran
White House
United Methodist Church
Baptist World Alliance
United Church of Christ
United Church
Avery D. Post
Word of God and Aid to captives in Iran noted
A religious quotation urges calm restraint and a focus on the welfare and dignity of every human being among American captives in Iran, referencing Deuteronomy 9 29 and the Lord’s delivering power and stretched arm.
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Dayton
Ohio
United Methodist General Council On Ministries
Norman E. Dewire
Church of Jesus Christ
Iran
Christmas Eve Service at Saint Mark's Church
Saint Mark's Episcopal Church invites all to celebrate the Lord's birth on Christmas Eve at 11 p.m. The service will be held at Fifth and Plum with Father Line as celebrant. Special music will be provided by the Ben Meck Jr family.
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Saint Mark's Episcopal Church
Ben Meck, Jr
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