22 Dec 1955
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Newspaper
Roblin Review
Location
Roblin, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Dec 22, 1955
Page
1
A festive Christmas vignette blends December cold, snow, Hokies, and family warmth. The narrator envisions children, parents, a chimney scene, reindeer, holly, fir, and a star over a family table. Readiness grows as goodwill rises to the tune of an ancient carol.
The article notes festive home decorations using evergreens berries seed pods and pine cones gathered from the woods. It advises pruning trees avoid harm, center the tree in a front window and drape with ropes of evergreens wire sprays berries bells and popcorn.
Folklore traces the Christmas tree from ancient Egypt with pala trees to Germany and England. Prince Albert and Queen Victoria popularized the tree in Britain while Luther legends place the plant in Europe earlier. The practice of indoor decorating began in the 16th century as trees bore ripe fruit in Arabian lore during Christmas season.
Feasting marks New Year around the globe with varied dishes. Spaniards favor sopa with meat, Africans serve couscous with lamb, Japan features pickled chrysanthemum petals, Sweden uses glogg with nuts and dried peel, while England and Western Europe mirror American menus with turkey or duck and regional sides. Latin nations garnish fowl with truffles and olives. France may present snails.
A summary of the Gregorian calendar origin and adoption. It notes Pope Gregory initiated the calendar in 1583, its gradual spread to Europe and Great Britain by 1752, and contrasts with other calendars such as the Jewish 10 day New Year around autumn equinox and the lunar Moslem calendar. It ends noting ongoing debate over the ideal system.
A nostalgic defense of Christmas magic against claims of commercialization. The author argues Santa Claus remains real in children’s faith and urges adults to preserve the holiday spirit. They note toy makers and retailers rely on Christmas, but emphasize the true spirit of giving and love.
A narrative of Joseph and Mary seeking shelter in a crowded Bethlehem, the star above a quiet stable, and the arrival of Magi bearing gifts as they find the Christ child wrapped in swaddling clothes. The scene recalls the biblical nativity with angels singing and a manger as the throne.
A plain eatery offer promotes sugar cookies with tinted butter icing. Each cookie is decorated with a guest name, colored decorations, and a small birthday candle attached with icing, to be used as place cards or taken home.
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