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Newspaper
Russell Banner
Location
Russell, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Dec 17, 1980
Page
19
A brief look at mistletoe as a traditional Christmas symbol with roots in ancient lore. Virgil references mistletoe in the Aeneid as a protective bough called the Golden Bough, and later customs link mistletoe to seasonal decor and its mysterious appeal.
Santa Claus traces to Saint Nicholas, bishop of Myra, with gifts to the needy shaping a global figure. Dutch settlers popularized the name, Clement Clarke Moore boosted popularity with a poem, and reindeer and sleigh became enduring symbols. Children still leave treats for Santa on Christmas Eve.
After Thanksgiving, focus on meaningful acts of kindness. Invite foreign students for doughnuts and music, treat a babysitter to lunch and a matinee, or host a party for a lonely senior. Such gestures cost little but yield personal satisfaction and warmth into the New Year.
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