The Nativity Date Theories and Star of Bethlehem
The article reviews multiple hypotheses on Jesus birth timing, noting Herod’s death around 4 B.C. and the star of Bethlehem, with conjunctions of Venus and Jupiter and other planetary alignments as possible clues. It questions the certainty of dating the Nativity and discusses historical beliefs about the Magi’s visit and other astronomical ideas.
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Herod
Bethlehem
Ildea
Venus
Jupiter
Shuehter
C. Gu
Christ
Saturn
Mars
Earth
B.C
Tme
Bactria
Far East
Jerusalem
The Story That Never Grows Old Poem Fragment
A lyrical verse praising a timeless Christmas tale. It depicts angels, wonder, and a cradle scene, with images of apples of gold and silver pages. The poem claims the story makes children happier and people holier as it endures across generations.
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Bethlehem
The Christmas Guest by Theodosia Garrison
A poem urging shared hospitality on a holy night. Mothers speak of welcome for any in need, asking Mary to bless and shelter those who arrive cold and weary. The speaker pledges warmth, bread, wine, and care for all guests as a maternal blessing.
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Mary
Theodosia Garrison
A Song of Christmas In December journeying through snow
A poem by Ernest McGaffey describes Christmas joys by the hearth. It calls for family gathering, lights, and a welcome for strangers, with references to a fiddle, dancing, and the manger memory. The piece blends reverence with festive warmth and Virginia reel imagery.
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Manger
Christ
Santa Clauses Roots From Pagan Winter Festivals
An exploration of Santa Claus origins tracing back through Greek Dionysia Roman Saturnalia Norse Teutonic midwinter rites. It covers St Nicholas as bishop of Myra in the fourth century, evolving with Christ Child traditions, and outlines European regional variants like Krampus Clas Joseph Befana and Befana names tied to Epiphany gifts.
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Santa Claus
Santa
Pugio
America
St. Nicholas
Kriss Kringle
Land
Christ Kind
Oor
Christ Child
Dionysus
Bacchus
Silenus
Saturn
Thor
Hke
Nicholis
Europe
Myra
B&t
Nicholas
Tie
Germany
Austria
Lower Austria
Krampus
Hanover
Holstein
Mecklenburg
Clas
Silesia
Joseph
Snablat
Russia
Italy
The Old Year And the New by James Daniel Cleaton
A reflective poem about the passing of the old year and hopeful birth of the new. The speaker notes fading light, memories, and the inevitability of decay, yet imagines a future of renewal and endless May beyond grave markers and sorrow.
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James Daniel Cleaton
New Year Reflections on Time and Faith by Kauffman
A poem marking New Year’s arrival with frost and dawn. The speaker envisions twelve months passing, the year’s deeds fading into shadow, and humanity’s enduring themes of love faith and God as ages turn.
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God
Reginald Wright Kauffman
New Year Proposal From Wallace Dunbar Vincent
A dated verse exchange vows a man makes to choose one girl from a lively throng and win her with honest love and effort. He pledges to work hard and provide until life ends, while balancing training of mind and heart with shared fun. The maiden responds she has no pledges but offers to help him keep his vow.
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Maiden Fair
Wallace Dunbar Vincent
Dicky’s New Year ICKY Mischief and Sleepwalking Party
A young boy named Dicky sulks and kicks a chair during Christmas, longs to witness the New Year, and ends up sleepwalking to a party he is not expected at. He is carried back to bed as bells ring and wishes for many happy New Years.
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Dicky
Gertrude
Dean
Jie
Dr. Tom
On the Track of the New Year
A historical survey traces New Year dates across civilizations from Sept 22 and Jan 1 shifts to Gregorian adoption in 1752 England. It notes ancient rituals, feasting, gift giving, and the origins of New Year resolutions, while highlighting contrasting customs among Romans, Druids, Jews, Greeks, and Teutonic peoples.
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Greece
Russia
Solon
England
William the Conqueror
Christendom
Rome
France
Cromwell
Kangas City
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