Christmas songs and the meaning behind the season
A columnist muses on how Christmas music shapes mood across generations, tracing classic carols from Silent Night to O Come All Ye Faithful and newer tunes like Grandma Got Run Over by a Reindeer. He links songs to love, faith, and the gospel message, urging focus on Christ in the holiday.
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William Sandys
St. Nicholas
Oberndorf Bei
Salzburg
John
Randy Brooks
Elmo
Patsy Trigg Shropshire
Mary
Mark Lowry
Buddy Greene
Michael English
Carol
Christ
Jesus
Letters defend fairness in Sierra and Berrendo middle school games
Respondents dispute claims of referee bias in the Sierra Middle School versus Berrendo Middle School city basketball clash. They note four meetings including one Clovis out-of-town game with varied referees and urge sportsmanship, while congratulating both schools on their seasons.
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Sierra Middle School
Berrendo
Lady Eagles
Lady Bulldogs
Clovis
Eagles
P.J. Baldwin
Berrendo Middle School
Sierra
Stossel argues for charity over government welfare programs
John Stossel praises private charities like the Doe Fund for helping addicts and ex‑cons gain work skills. He says such programs reduce recidivism, with graduates less likely to return to jail, and argues for less government involvement to boost charitable work.
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Doe Fund
Pacifier Use Guidance From Dr Komaroff
Dr Komaroff, a Harvard Medical School physician, says pacifiers do not harm a baby’s mouth if stopped before age four or five. He notes a baby’s need for a pacifier ends long before that. To send questions, visit AskDoctorK com or mail Ask Doctor K 10 Shattuck St Boston MA 02115.
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Komaroff
Harvard Medical School
Askdoctork
Shattuck St
Boston
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