Christmas Reunion Brings Soldier Home to Family
A heartwarming Western Newspaper Union feature recalls a family's Christmas scene as Johny returns by plane to surprise loved ones. Santa arrives, and a tall soldier joins the joyous gathering, prompting Lauris to lead carols as the home fills with holiday cheer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Johny
Mother
Tim
Santa Claus
Star of Bethlehem
Mrs. Johnson
Lauris
Santa
Western Newspaper Union
Meaning of Christmas and the Christ spirit
The first meaning of Christmas is generosity inspired by God's gift to mankind. The world’s selfish sway is broken for a time and the Christ spirit is born in our hearts. Sometimes gift exchanges become burdensome, but any urge toward unselfishness remains beautiful and good.
Popcorn Ball Decorations for Christmas Tables
Popcorn balls wrapped in red and green tissues or silver paper are used as centerpieces for Christmas dinners or parties. Each ball may hold a small favor, and hung on the tree they serve as attractive ornaments for the lower branches.
Practical turkey tips and width based dieting guidance
The piece covers turkey sizing and guest counts for Christmas meals with notes on fatness and dressing. It also presents Dr. Pryor's width based height charts for accurate weight guidance and urges balanced dieting, plus a Reader's Digest extract praising a spinach and vegetable juice machine for quick meals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Helen Brenton Pryor
Stanford University
Holland Santa Visits Dutch Children in Picture Tales
Holland's Saint Nicholas, believed by children to be a Spanish bishop, visits Holland each December 5. He brings gifts to children who leave carrots for his horse, a tradition described by Johan Hart in Picture Tales from Holland.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hildren
Holland
St. Nicholas
Johan Hart
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