Old Customs Span Christmas Traditions Worldwide
The article surveys Christmas customs across nations. It notes pinatas in Mexico, Eskimo town visits in Canada, Finnish steam baths, Yule Log in Yugoslavia, bread with a cross and hidden coin in Greece, and pre Christmas fasting in India. It also highlights greeting cards as a universal but relatively new tradition.
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Mexico
Canada
Finland
Isorn
Yugoslavia
Greece
India
Outdoor Decorations Are Very Popular
Outdoor lighting grows as a tradition yet poses risks to trees and greenery. Use 19 watt bulbs, weatherproof fixtures, and keep lights away from needles. Spruce, pines, and firs suit displays best, while hemlock, yew, boxwood and arbor vitae scorch easily without care.
Carols On Beacon Hill Bloom Through Christmas Night
Beacon Hill carolers trace a 19th century custom started by Frederick W. Briggs in 1895. About 150000 celebrants join the wandering musicians as lights glow from the State House to Louisburg Square and mansion fronts. Eggnog is shared and Yuletide greetings echo through the hill.
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Boston
Ae Pegs Beyshine Ag
Beacon Hill
Frederick W. Briggs
State House
Charles Street
Beacon Street
Louisburg Square
Signs of Christmas Cheer Move Through City Streets
The onset of holiday decorations signals Christmas near and shoppers note extra courtesy from clerks. Strangers greet with smiles, children address adults politely, and service workers show patience. Neighbors, drivers, and helpers all join in a warmer mood as the season approaches.
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Vic
Sinclair
Breedlove
Insurance Agency
Port Isabel
LOS Fresnos
Statule
CPL
Geez
Central Power and Light Company
Santa
Methodist
Methodist Home
Waco
Texas
Santa Claus
Mom
Maxkan
Bobbitt
Gulf Service
Capri Motel
So, Padre Island
the Marine Mart Inc
of Christmas
BIG Grande Valley Gas Company
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