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Newspaper
Port Isabel Press
Location
Port Isabel, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 26, 1963
Page
7
The report notes balsam fir and white spruce as the favored Christmas trees in New England and the northern states while Pennsylvania growers see strong demand for local varieties.
The text notes regional differences in tree choices: the East favors Scotch pine and spruce and often uses pine, red pine. the West prefers cedars and Arizona varieties. the South favors red cedar and cypress. It also mentions holly as scarce but celebrated on the West Coast and lists Douglas fir and Engleman spruce among popular locally grown species.
The article describes Mexican Christmas customs seen near Phoenix and Nogales. Posadas begin nine days before Christmas with Mary and Joseph reenactments, candles, and shelter requests, ending with a midnight Mass and a festive dinner. Pinatas provide laughter as a large papier mache container bursts open for candy and toys.
This piece meditates on Christmas as a yearly reminder of peace on earth. It celebrates the birth of the Christ Child and the universal spread of good will among all people, recognizing the holiday’s lasting meaning and hope.
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