Gifts Of Toys Through the Ages and Santa’s Bag
A retrospective traces Christmas toys from medieval dolls and knight figurines to 17th century silver and gold nursery goods. It notes the Tinker Toy’s rise in 1914, evolving playsets like Tinker Zoo, and the enduring appeal of creative toys across eras. The piece also mentions early mechanical toys around 1000 AD and clockwork by 1672 in Nuremberg.
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Santa
Cluny Museum
Paris
Isabella
France
Charles Pajeas
Tinker
Tinker Zoo
Toy Maker
Santa Claus
Nuremberg
Carol Singing Helped Luther Spread Christmas Carols
Martin Luther, reformer and church leader, promoted group singing in churches and aided the spread of carol singing. He is credited with composing From Heaven Above Come To You and Away In A Manger is sometimes attributed to him.
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Martin Luther
Profound Simplicity Christmas Message From Rev. Conner
Rev. C. Conner of Knox United Church urges reflection on the Christmas story and its call to human dignity. He notes refugee hardships mirror the infant’s fragile safety and emphasizes the universal message of sacredness beyond creed amid the 20th century world.
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Artele
Herod
Jena
Rev. C. Conner
Knox United Church
Sea Lore Of Ships Inspires Yale Christmas Tales
The article traces maritime legends linking Christmas to ships, noting the carol I Saw Three Ships and stories of St Nicholas and St Basilio carried by sailors. It highlights how seafaring peoples shaped holiday lore across Asia Minor, Holland, Greece, and Spain, reflecting a coastal cultural exchange.
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Jesus
Mary
Joseph
St. Nicholas
Asia Minor
Europe
Holland
Spain
Greece
St. Basilio
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Noel
Frank Schentag
Russell Lodge No
B.P.O. Elks
Yale
Joys Pelly Trail
Alex Ashey
Nick Magnowski
Bes Wines
Sr Ghristmas
Imperial Oil Ltd
Murray and
Jan Hovey
Bert Ziprick
Gordon Hiller
Russell Recreational
Gwen Clarke
Janie Lazaruk
Pelly Trail Esso
Christ Child
Queen's Hotel
Joe and
Margaret Yakubowski
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