Christmas Customs Across Nations And History
The article surveys how Christmas traditions differ worldwide, noting Epiphany customs in Tarpon Springs and dove rituals, then traces the holiday’s contested history in England and Scotland, including Puritan bans, later religious attitudes, and the immigrant influence that diversified American celebrations.
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Europe
Tarpon Springs
Fla
England
Oliver Cromwell
Free Presbyterian Church of Scotland
New England
Byrd May Reconsider Televising Senate Proceedings
United Press International reports Senate Majority Leader Robert Byrd has cooled on televising Senate actions. The Raleigh County native previously pushed for TV coverage, while House Leader Tip ONeill presses ahead. Observers expect Byrd to pivot back as House exposure grows and colleagues push for similar coverage.
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Steve Gerstel
United Press International
Senate
Robert C. Byrd
U. S. Senate
Raleigh
Byrd
Bob Byrd
Sophia
House
Tip O'Neill
Massachusetts
O'Neil
Congress
O'Neill
Don't Wait to Do Your Christmas Good Deed
A 1977 column urges planners to start Christmas good deeds early as demand for orphans and other needy children rises. It notes many homes limit parties and that late efforts often fail, with managers and directors recalling overdue phone calls and mismatched gifts. It argues for a consumer guide to match donors to suitable recipients.
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Charles Dickens
Mormon Tabernacle Choir
Michigan Avenue
Nhey
Wacker Drive
Washington Window Antisocial In A Social Town
Washington President Carter’s aides face social pressure from Georgetown elites while Carter pursues family life and limited private entertaining. Jody Powell notes few society events, Lance’s resignation sparks friendly fire, and aides defend selective socializing as productive for governing.
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Carter
Washington
Georgia
White House
Palace
Georgetown
Lyndon B. Johnson
Kennedy Center
Watergate
Robert Strauss
Amy
Viccident
Walter Mondale
Thomas O'Neillor
Russell Long
Lousiana Democrat
Federal Budget
Lance
Powell
Bert
Santa Claus contest on the Pole mocks rivals and newsmen
Russell Baker hosts a satirical Arctic debate featuring Sir Walter Raleigh Stalin and Senator Henry M. Jackson. The spoof panel jokes about fardels, TV ratings, and Santa succession with quips on Tom Brokaw and Evans and Novak.
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North Pole
Santa Claus
Sir Walter Raleigh
Sir Walter
Fartless
Shakespeare
Hamlet
Fardels
ABC
Arctic
Joseph Stalin
Mr. Stalin
Stalin
Lee Radziwill
Henry M. Jackson
Senate
Iaw
Tom Brokaw
Tom
We the People Calendar and Wonderful West Virginia Feature
The piece praises the We the People Calendar from the United States Capitol Historical Society as a yearly treasure with illustrated months and historic notes. It also highlights Wonderful West Virginia December issue with Sonny Hyde Jr photography, a striking New River Gorge bridge centerfold, Valley scenes, and eight articles including forest fire towers retirement and state imagery.
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We the People
Sen,er
Rone
United States Capitol Historical Society
Risene
National
George Rogers Clark
Ilinois
New Hampshire
Hawaiian Islands
Captain Cook
Georgetown University
Lincoln Memorial
Jefferson Memorial
Cherry Blossom
Washington Monument
Supreme Court
Capitol
White House
Arlington House
Gen
Robert E. Lee
The
Arlington National Cemetery
Statuary Hall
House of Representatives
Senate
St. John's Church
Episcopal
Church of Presidents
Wonderful West Virginia
State Department of Natural Resources
Arnout
Sonny” Hyde Jr
Canaan Valley State Park
Blackwater River
Williams River
Ohio River
West Virginia
Rockefellers
WWV
Hyde
Santa Claus of Self Defense sparred and speared in Chicago
The Santa Claus of Self Defense Paul Burrows trains women in martial arts during Christmas season and performs as Paul Burrows Karate Komedy. He adopts a Santa persona to teach practical defense, detailing rake gouge and destroy moves, while stressing restraint in his security guard job and warning that self defense may require force if attacked.
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Santa Claus
Santa
Paul Burrows
Theodore Hoyt
Mr. Hoyt
Women’s Coalition Against Crime and Rape
38Th
Michigan
Crispus Attacks
Wabash Ymca
Srexhauns
S ‘Elieves
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Christ
Mike Reyko
Chicago Daily News
Helen Thomas
UPI
Senate Finance Committee
Jimmy Carter
Jody Powell
Sekbuk
Russell Baker
N.Y. Times News Service
Calendar and Magazine
Washington, D.C
Santa of Self Defense
Roger Simon Jo
Chicago Sun-Times
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