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Newspaper
Roblin Review
Location
Roblin, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Dec 22, 1976
Page
10
A gentle recounting of the nativity, Mary and the babe in the manger, with angels, stars, and shepherds illustrating its impact on humankind. The tale is framed as a cherished lesson told to little ones at mothers' knees.
A simple tale recalls the weary travelers seeking shelter and Mary’s newborn laid in a manger. St. Luke’s shepherds, angel chorus, and the guiding star inspire children with hope, peace, and reverence this Christmas season.
Christmas observances in Mexico begin nine days before the holiday with posadas enacting Mary and Joseph journeys. In inns denied lodging, revelers celebrate and culminate in breaking a candy filled pinata hung on a rope. The tradition arrived in the 16th century from Europe and blends religion with merrymaking.
The article compares Santa gifts across nations from la Befana in Italy and Sante Klaas in Holland to the Christ Child in Germany and Sweden’s Julnissar. It traces origins to St Nicholas of Myra and notes Clement Clarke Moore’s 1822 poem The Visit of St Nicholas shaping the modern image of a jolly, stocking-filling Santa.
The passage notes Santa as a generous figure in a classic poem and highlights Thomas Nast's 19th century illustrations. It oddly shifts to claim a massive artifact named Echo TI as the largest artificial satellite with a 135 feet diameter and 565 pounds weight.
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