Year Begin Dates From Ancient Times to English Customs
The piece traces how different cultures marked New Year from ancient Egypt September 21 to Romans and Greeks. It notes gift customs from Strenia, later evolving to jewelry and purses, and describes Tudor Stuart gift practices and Scottish New Year songs. It also links playing cards to currency, printing and German influences, noting early social acceptance of cards in England and the spread with explorers.
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Strenia
B.C
Tatius
England
Henry VI
Elizabeth
Scotland
Manitoba Forestry Association
Overeas
Coster
Gutenerg
Elizabeth I and the Art of Card Playing Through History
The article traces how decks evolved from fortune telling tools to games, noting Elizabeth I’s festive card play at royal courts and courtiers’ gifts. It details historical suit variations such as cups and swords, and regional deck differences from Germany to Spain, with a note on 18th century card manufacture in Nuremberg.
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Elizabeth I
England
Europe
America
Nuremberg
By Any Name Santa Delights Children Across Cultures
A playful tour of Santa Claus by many names from St. Nicholas to Grandfather Frost. The piece notes his gifts, powers, and role in protecting children, merchants, and sailors while aiding single women in finding husbands.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Santa
Santa Claus
St. Nick
Pete Noel
Father Christamas
St. Nicholas
Kris Kringle
Washington Irving
Father Knickerbocker
Grandfather Frost
Apollo 8 Prayer from Space Becomes Christmas Lore
In 1968 Apollo 8 astronauts Frank Borman James Lovell and William Anders orbited the moon and read Genesis on Christmas Eve. Borman delivered a prayer from space at St Christopher's Church Seabrook Texas calling for vision faith and universal peace. Five years on the Apollo program reached a halt with no more lunar voyages planned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moon
Frank Bowmian
James A. Lovell Jr
William A. Anders
Lunar
Col Bonmain
Space
St. Christopher’s
Seabrook
Texas
Who Was St Nicholas Saint of Children and Churches
Not much is known of Saint Nicholas who lived in Asia Minor in the fourth century. He used wealth for the poor and became a bishop while still young. Old depictions show red robes and jeweled mitre. Nicholas inspired many churches and altars, especially before the Reformation.
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Asia Minor
Nicholas
England
N. of M
Mary
Christmas Message From Sidney Spivak Leader of the Opposition
Sidney Spivak Q C M L A issues a Christmas message with wishes for families and friends. He expresses hope that the festive season inspires peace on earth and goodwill among men, reflecting on memories of the past and unity among all.
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Sidney Spivak
Q.C
M.L.A
Legislative Assembly
Early English Welcoming of Christmas in North America
The article notes that the tradition of wel coming Christmas on the eve with carols was brought to North America. Clandles stood as princes in home windows on Christmas Eve while waits moved around. Carols paused before houses and sang merry songs as part of the custom.
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North America
English Christmas Carols and Public Lights Tradition
The article traces late medieval English town bands and the modern practice of evening Christmas carols before Christmas. It notes the shift from candle wreaths to electric lights and describes Canadian church and community caroling traditions with special Christmas Eve services and Sunday school entertainments.
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Ted
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Ted 'Ungurain
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Danyluk
Roblin Day Cleaners
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