The Story of Joseph in the Bethlehem Nativity
A compact account of Joseph guiding Mary to Bethlehem protecting the mother and child, naming Jesus, and his role amid hardship and devotion. It notes his reputation as a just man obeying Judaic laws, dreams guiding actions, and his steadfast support through the census, visit of shepherds and Magi, and the peril from Herod.
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Bethlehem
Joseph
Mary
Jesus
Matthew
Elizabeth
Egypt
Herod
Bells and the Christmas Story Across Ages
A compact survey traces how bells entered Christmas worship from early Christian Rome to the Middle Ages in England. It notes Joseph’s courage, Advent chimes at vespers, hourly tolls on December 24 25, and the midnight shift from death knell to celebratory peal marking Christ’s birth.
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Italy
England
Satan
Christ
Victorian Christmas Cards Pioneered by Horsley and Prang
In the late 1800s greeting cards for Christmas grew popular with Victorian designs featuring birds flowers and children. John Calcott Horsley created the first card for Sir Henry Cole in 1843, while Louis Prang advanced printing and held art contests to produce highly accurate reproductions.
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John Calcott Horsley
Sir Henry Cole
Christ
Louis Prang
Prang
Russian Sour Mix Rules and Garnish Notes
A drink guide describes mixing equal parts chilled strong tea and cranberry juice. Add frozen undiluted lemonade to taste. Include one egg white per four cups and shake vigorously. Serve with orange slices and maraschino cherries.
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Lorne, Sally
Dale’s Men’s Wear
Ernie, Karen, Wayne and
Dale
Russell Auto Supply
Management and Staff
St. Joseph
Bethlhem
Fox the Elites Sexson
Natronage Tal Paxnns
Warinest
Inglis and District Credit Union Board OF Directors
Gawating
Garda Digan
Avalon Theatre
Pic-a-Pop Store
Our
J. & E. Hardware & Supplies Ltd
Inny
Eleanor
Vera
Joe
Irene
Wendy and
David
T.V
Gene, Diana
Anne’s
Annette, Anne, Riza
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!