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Newspaper
Roswell Daily Record
Location
Roswell, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Dec 25, 2013
Page
3
Deanna Kremis and her three sons in San Marcos share a rare triple heart transplant story. The family, all affected by hypertrophic cardiomyopathy, faces ongoing medical regimens, osteoporosis, and the constant risk of organ rejection while cherishing donor gifts and life after transplantation.
Retailers push after Christmas sales with deep discounts as shoppers curb spending. Amazon and Old Navy advertise major markdowns while CVS touts bargain wine cabinets and fleece throws. ShopperTrak reports drops in weekly sales and foot traffic, signaling cautious consumer spending through the holiday period.
A reader summary describes Advent calendars and varied customs across Europe and America, noting differences between central European tree traditions and manger-focused celebrations. It cites Herbert H. Wernecke on Austria’s holidays and Saint Nicholas day, Belgium and Germany traditions, and the blend of modern commerce with enduring Christmas meaning for all Christians.
The article traces the Christmas tree origins from Renaissance Germany to Latvia and Estonia with guild trees in Riga and Reval, notes Queen Charlotte and Prince Albert bringing the custom to England, and chronicles early American resistance and eventual adoption in Canada and the United States during the 17th to 19th centuries. It highlights Puritan bans in Massachusetts and later acceptance in the 1840s to 1880s.
Tips warn on keeping live trees water topped daily to prevent drying and fungi. Caution that certain plants philodendron and pothos may be hazardous around children and cats. Advice to remove live trees after use and use rocks at plant bases to deter nibbling, with safe disposal of cardboard boxes after play.
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