Christmas History in New England Puritan Era Observance
The piece recounts how Christmas was rejected in New England during Puritan influence, noting laws against holiday observance in 1674 and the near exclusion of Christmas music and worship. It traces eventual softening of religious prejudice and the festival’s revival in both Britain and America amid changing attitudes.
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United States
New England
Great Britain
Edward Eggleston
Massachusetts
England
Scotland
America
A Christmas Vision Found in a Window Wreath
A writer describes a Christmas Eve moment of quiet abundance and a window-wreath scene that reveals a childlike, wistful vision glowing in the night. The glimpse stirs a deep, tender response and a sense of holy wonder.
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Christian
Thief Who Steals Christmas Purse Faces Harsh Penalty
A local columnist argues imprisonment is too lenient for the thief who steals a Christmas purse. The piece reflects call for stringent punishment and public safety concerns during the holiday season.
Early Roman Christmases as Historic Figure Not World Savior
The essay by J. Aaymonds suggests early Roman Christmases had no special ceremonies. Christ was viewed as a historic being and partly linked with pagan reminiscences, as Good Shepherd or Orpheus in catacombs. Their religion emphasized hope and patience over immediate joy or triumphal celebration.
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Christ
J. Aaymonds
Good Shepherd
Orpheus
God
Earth
The Simple Art of Being Kind Persists Through Christmas
The piece suggests love as essential in hard times and emphasizes kindness as a steady gift to carry through the year. It argues that humanity can manage without extra wisdom or guilt, yet kindness remains the needed force in everyday encounters.
Rise for Every Berry under the cistletoe
A playful old rhyme recalls berry counting under the mistletoe era with a rule of one berry per 1158, ending when berries are gone and no kiss remains.
Descent of Old Spanish Settlers Celebrate Christmas Week
Descendants of early Spanish settlers observe a weeklong Christmas celebration beginning before the holiday. Dinners at homes, evening house visits with the Virgin Mary and Joseph knock, then welcome. A Christmas Eve hall pageant reenacts Mary, Joseph, wise men, shepherds and angels with reverent spirit. Norway and Sweden also retain Christmas bird feeding customs with oats left for birds.
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St. Joseph
Mary and
Joseph
Angels
Iowa Commission Honored for Panama Pacific Exposition Service
Citizens of Iowa express gratitude to the Iowa Commission for its excellent service in safeguarding Iowa's interests at the Panama Pacific International Exposition.
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Iowa
Iowa Commission
Father teases son over French progress at Christmas
The father greets his son Johnny home for vacation and asks about school. Johnny proudly says he has learned to say thank you and please in French. The father quips that this beats what he learned in Bugitsh.
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Johnny
Christmas Evening Pudding and Family Reflections
A fragmented dialogue describes Christmas preparations and decorating with white candles in glass, touching on care of tableware and diamond dust. Family members debate presents and belief in Santa Claus, wondering who is to blame if expectations aren’t met.
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Psa
Ieee
Santa Claus
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