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Newspaper
Roblin Review
Location
Roblin, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Dec 23, 1986
Page
8
The Italian Christmas tale tells of Le Befana guiding the Wise Men to Bethlehem but failing to reach the Baby Jesus in time. She then becomes the giver of gifts to children at each stop, hoping to meet the Christ Child someday.
In medieval England Christmas paintings show a boar's head on a silver platter carried by trumpeters torchbearers pages heralds and two minstrels. The procession signifies victory over evil as guests join in singing the Boar's Head Carol after the head is placed before the host.
The piece suggests shifting Christmas party plans to January or February when guests may feel more relaxed and have fewer time pressures, making hosting easier for the host and inviting for attendees. It emphasizes inviting guests to a quieter season.
A historical note on The Twelve Days of Christmas, its origin as a Twelfth Night singing game, and the penalties for mistakes. It mentions gifts such as geese, oysters, peacocks, and Arabian baboons, with calls to hospitality and merriment during December. Washington Irving is cited on December imagery.
In early times Ivy was seen as feminine and holly as masculine. People linked Holly with blessing, luck, fertility, and protection from thunder and witches. The Burning Bush Moses spoke from was thought holly. Hanging packages with color wrapped matchboxes became tree ornaments.
The first English Christmas tree appeared at a 1821 court party for children. It took years for common people to adopt the tradition. A garland decorated with candles apples and greenery hung as a Kissing Bough with mistletoe and ribbons.
The tale follows Scrooge after awakening to renewed resolve to honor Christmas year round. He donates to the poor, seeks forgiveness, visits his nephew Fred, earns Bob Cratchit a raise, and becomes a beloved, cheerful figure in the city. Tiny Tim thrives, and Scrooge is praised for keeping Christmas in practice and spirit.
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