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Newspaper
Roblin Review
Location
Roblin, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Dec 20, 1962
Page
4
The column muses on post election goodwill while noting political divisions endure. It recalls Mark Twain on disagreement as a horse race, entertains turkey origins as Christmas fare, and defends Britain’s past resilience against U S views. Seasonal greetings close the piece.
A Yorkton area pioneer recalls a prairie Christmas with extended family, a wood stove blaze, 15 pies, and a church service. Grandfather notes the contrast between 60 years ago and modern times as a toy missile briefly disrupts a tranquil scene.
Dorothy Barker examines a new $400,000 machine touted to plan Christmas gifts. The device reportedly proved error prone, often outputting blanks when asked for suitable presents for a woman aged 18 to 30, hinting at limits of automated gift selection.
A nostalgic Canadian Christmas scene recalls family traditions and preparations for the feast. The author notes gifts chosen within a five dollar limit, but a gift-selection machine reveals surprising mismatches, including Aunt Agatha options, highlighting Christmas humor and holiday memory.
The article traces mistletoe from a kiss symbol to a parasitic plant that strangles trees. It notes ancient Arabians Romans Druids and Scandinavians all embracing it in various customs and claims modern medicine debunks its cures. It concludes mistletoe remains a Christmas tradition despite its real nature.
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