Christmas Origins as Pagan Hearth and Santa’s Tale
A historical note traces Christmas roots to pagan Saturnalia and Germanic customs, linking gifts, tree decoration, and holly to ancient rites. It recounts St Nicholas of Myra as the original Santa, his charitable tale, and the evolution of Christmas Eve decorations including mistletoe and evergreen interiors across England and Scotland.
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Santa Claus
St. Nicholas
Myra
Christ
Rome
Germany
England
United States
Scotland
New England
Lycia
Asia Minor
Balder
Hoder
Telephone girl heroine saves workers at five story factory
Chicago reports Helen Eviston a seven nine operator at the Oriental candy factory at 1858 West Austin Avenue stuck to the switchboard as a fire threatened 200 workers. She notified all employes before the blaze could trap them in the five story building.
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Chicago
Helen Eviston
Oriental Candy Factory
West Austin Avenue
Funay
Fire Threatens Town in Manhattan Loss Estimated at 50 Thousand
Fire in Manhattan on December 17 threatened destruction of the city and caused an estimated loss of 50,000 dollars. The Wabash hotel and two general stores were destroyed in the blaze.
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Manhattan
Te Wabash
Grand Opera Assured In Chicago Deal
Chicago backers pledge half a million dollars to insure grand opera in the city for the next five years securing major financial support from local wealthy citizens.
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Chicago
Sloan's Liniment for Stiff Joints and Pain
Advertises Sloan's Liniment as a fast acting relief for rheumatic pains and aches in joints and muscles. Claims quick penetration without rubbing, soothing warmth, and stimulation of congested blood with one application. Promotes availability at druggists for 25 cents.
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T. Nicholas
St. Nich
Nicholas
Moore
Holly
Holly Green
Scott
Rutland
Derbyshire
Worcestershire
Herefordshire
Tristletoe
Herbert H. Miller
22Nd Place
Dept. H
Boston
Crispin Shoe Co
C. Freiburg
Maine
Sloan
Badamo Bros. Tax! Service
Windsor
Quincy
Crum’s
Walker-Over Boot Shop
Maine Street
Quincy, Ill
Por Hardware Co
Quincy, Hingis
Gunther’s
Barler
Enterprise Food Choppers and
Alun
Inlin
Roger
Gunther's
Ingersol Watches
Chesta
Panama Pile
Gambes
Parker
Sporting Goods
Lee
LEE Tires
Hera
Alccano
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