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Newspaper
Russell Banner
Location
Russell, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Dec 21, 1978
Page
18
Officials note no Christmas celebrations on Christmas Island due to Buddhist and Muslim residents. The birthplace of St Nicholas is described as a Mohammedan community in the San hometown context.
The article highlights poinsettias as exotic Christmas decorations spread from Mexico to the United States. It notes Joel Roberts Poinsett introduced the plants to the U.S. and describes large greenhouses, famous displays at the Brooklyn Botanic Garden and Planting Fields Arboretum, and thousands of blooms created for holiday exhibitions open through January.
Cards show Santa riding many conveyances from rocket ships to Pennyfarthing bicycles. Louis Prang popularized the image of Santa in winter scenes while Dutch lore and later postcards added ships, airplanes, and motorbikes. Santa appears in varied guises from white bearded priest to elf, yet remains the jolly centerpiece of Christmas.
Suggestions for quick stocking stuffer ideas include mini prizes for all ages, finger puppets, key chains with hobby charms or nameplates, small change purses, toast sleep socks in a ball, art supplies like crayons, soft dolls, hair barrettes, and a multi purpose Swiss knife.
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