Yule Customs Reveal Many Variations
A survey of Christmas traditions around the world notes diverse practices from the Santo Domingo Pueblo dance in New Mexico to Joshua Tree's Bethlehem reenactment in California. Other scenes include Newfoundland fishing for the church, Czechoslovakian cherry twig traditions, Jultomten in Scandinavia, and unique local customs in Turkey Iceland Norway Finland France and Liberia.
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Santo Domingo
New Mexico
Joshua Tree
California
Bethlehem
Newfoundland
Czechoslovakia
Scandinavia
Turkey
Bosporus
Iceland
Finland
France
Be Sure Sitter Knows What To Do In Case Of Fire
Advice from the Canadian Underwriters Association urges responsible sitters to exit with children at once if a fire breaks out. Do not re-enter the burning building even if flames seem minor. In one family homes go to a neighbor and call the fire department. in apartments leave immediately and alert the super.
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Canadian Underwriters’ Association
Cromwell era Christmas ban spanned eight years in England
A Puritan government under Oliver Cromwell banned Christmas celebrations in 1653 with penalties of imprisonment or exile. Town criers warned against holiday observances. The ban extended into the US, with New England states outlawing Christmas until mid 1800s, including Boston until 1856.
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Oliver Cromwell
England
United States
New World
New England
Boston
Fire Alarm Call Prompted by Apartment Fire
A patrolman relayed word of a fire in an apartment prompting a rapid fire alarm response. Residents evacuated as firefighters arrived to contain the blaze and prevent spread. No injuries reported, investigation underway to determine cause.
White Christmas Tradition Spreads Beyond Song
A nostalgic look at White Christmas origins from the 1941 Holiday Inn film and Bing Crosby. It notes the song’s enduring fame, its translations into multiple languages, and its cultural reach over 25 years.
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Hollywood
Bing Crosby
Irving Berlin
Puritans Ban Christmas Celebrations in 1640s England
The World Book Encyclopedia notes that Christmas festivities faced legal prohibition in early 1640s England. Puritans viewed the holiday as excessive and challenged traditional associated revelry and customs.
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England
Canada Post to issue Royal Visit stamp in centennial year
Postmaster General Jean Pierre Cote announces a special 5c stamp to honor a Royal Visit to Canada by Queen Elizabeth and family. The Expo 67 stamp date shifts to April 28, and the Royal Visit stamp is set for June 30 as part of a revised 1967 centennial program.
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Jean-Pierre Cote
Canada Post Office
Canada
Queen Elizabeth
the Duke of Edinburgh
Cote
Montreal
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Jultomten
Norway
Liberia
B & B Electric
Bryan
Bertha Davis
Prairie Provinces
Ckx-Tv
Ckos-Tv
Prairie Tel
Winnipeg
Brandon Yorkton Flin Flan
the Pas
Vision Network
Canadian Wheat Board
Toronto
Province
Ontario
Manitoba Hydro
Your Roblin Consumers Goop Ltd
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