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Newspaper
Pella Chronicle
Location
Pella, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 09, 1920
Page
4
A bronzed wandering youth named Jasper Walden, missing for three years, returns to his family on Christmas Eve after gold digging, hoping to earn back two thousand dollars lost when his ball shattered a judge Earls painting. Reunited with Edna Marsh and his kin, he discovers their forgiveness and the old belt holds gold to cover the debt.
A judge suggests a disillusioned Christmas for children who object to Santa Claus. He mocks the gift scramble and bargaining chaos, proposing a governor led, stage-free morning where kids receive a few trinkets while the mother endures a comic, battered description of bargain shopping.
Two school friends discuss a lean Christmas at Jane’s home as a strike keeps father out of work and mother ill yet hopeful, Florence reminds her that Christmas exists in heart and spirit not in gifts or trees. They part with renewed sense of Christmas meaning.
The season brings thoughts of home and connection as the year ends. Letters and tokens bridge distances for those away, reminding children and families that generosity matters more than money, and Santa Claus will come to all who believe.
The piece notes opposition to mince or Christmas pie by Puritans and Quakers, with some Church of England figures urging clergy abstention. Bickerstaffe argues the Christmas pie is a consecrated badge of distinction and questions why sirloin beef remains acceptable when minced with plums and sugar becomes meat for the master.
Fragmentary notes claim Christmas began as a year 98 observance and evolved to a solemn feast by 137. Mentions Pope Telesphorus and Diocletian in relation to early Christian celebrations. Text inconsistent but centers on origins of Christmas observance.
A Santa Claus figure is described as living in a house of snow atop a hill. He supposedly remains alive and employs many elves to craft cakes, sugar plums, and toys to fill stockings for children during Christmas times.
Organizations form to curb impulsive gift giving. Members pledge against immediate spending and frivolous presents, aiming for a restrained holiday season.
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