Manger Scenes Inspire Rejoicing Across Christmas Traditions
A historical sketch traces the Christmas crib from St. Francis of Assisi to its global spread, noting its role in Latin America and Europe. It highlights the Nativity as a unifying theme in poetry and music, citing Shakespeare to Britten, and ends with a New Year greeting from Wally McKenzie.
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Bethany
Italy
St. Francis of Assisi
Latin America
Europe
William Shakespeare
Samuel Taylor Coleridge
John Greenleaf Whittier
T. S. Eliot
Henry Wadsworth Longfellow
Mary
Joseph
Jesus
Salvation Army Christmas Message Calls for True Peace
Commissioner C D Wiseman leader of The Salvation Army in Canada urges Canadians to hear the original Christmas carol and seek peace through Jesus Christ. He calls Salvationists to go to people where they gather, sharing forgiveness and inner peace beyond kettles and carols.
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C. D. Wiseman
Salvation Army
Canada
Jesus Christ
Christ’s Church
Commissioner Wiseman
Salvationists
Premier's Christmas Message by Manitoba Premier Ed Schreyer
The premier extends Season's Greetings to Manitobans noting a year with joys and sorrows. He emphasizes the religious significance of Christmas and shared values of love, friendship, and goodwill. He wishes happiness and good health in the coming year.
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Manitoba
Ed Schreyer
New Year's Message from Roblin Constituency Leader 1972
A Manitoba legislator from Roblin Constituency extends New Year greetings and pledges continued service since 1966. He commits to traveling the district regularly, seeking guidance, and using residents’ talents to advance the province's development.
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Roblin
Manitoba
Manitoba Lieutenant Governor Christmas Message Editorial
Lieutenant Governor W. J. McKeag offers Christmas wishes and calls for year round effort to unite Manitobans across differing viewpoints. The piece notes his first year in office fostering cooperation and thanks readers for support as families celebrate the season with shared traditions and goodwill. It also recounts the yule log ceremony as a holiday custom with symbolic prayers and toast for health, wealth, and happiness.
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Manitoba
W. J. McKeag
Decorating For Christmas Indoors and Outdoors
Rich guide to Christmas decorating ideas for home and yard. Highlights include exterior lights wreaths manger scenes and roof figures with prize-winning displays and DIY touches such as bird friendly wreaths candy canes and kissing boughs. Encourages planning for next season and creative personal touches.
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Grolier Universal Encyclopedia
It's Rich Mines Pie Symbolizes Host's Riches
A brief note describes a pie named IT'S RICH MINES symbolizing the Host's wealth, brought by the Wise Mien, emphasizing generous origins and ceremonial symbolism.
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Mines
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Wil Merry
Mickelson Farm Equipment Ltd
Roy M. Mickelson
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Reg Evans
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Roblin Photo Studio
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