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Newspaper
Saline Reporter
Location
Saline, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Dec 21, 1962
Page
4
Customs vary widely from pinatas in Mexico to steam baths in Finland and Yule log rites in Yugoslavia. Greece hides coins in bread, India observes a pre Christmas fast, and greeting cards have become nearly universal with over three billion mailed in the U S this year.
Thousands of Christians from around the world will gather in Bethlehem for Christmas worship at the Grotto of the Nativity where Christ was born. The cave was once a pagan Apollo shrine under Hadrian, later marked by a silver star in its floor and guarded since 1873 by successive rulers of Bethlehem.
The text notes that envelopes were first used with greeting cards when Rust Craft introduced the first enveloped Christmas card in 1906. It mentions R. J. Pease of Albany as sending the first American greeting card in 1853, designed and mailed as an advertisement. It also mentions Santa Claus, Indiana’s unique designation by act of Congress and that Christmas accounts for about 41 percent of yearly family gifts.
The fragment references mas and the Rust Craft greeting card company in a blurred caption. It indicates a potential advertisement line or branding note without clear context or dates.
An early 19th century American diplomat, Joel R. Poinsett of Charleston, introduced the poinsettia to the United States. He served as the first American ambassador to Mexico in 1825 and, after observing a scarlet bract with yellow centers, the plant was named Poinsettia in 1836.
The line between French Canadian and French origins is disputed for the carol Angels We Have Heard on High with some sources claiming its origins lie in Quebec rather than France. Researchers cite regional singing traditions and manuscript evidence as part of the ongoing discussion.
A seventh grade student Gilda Wedemeyer describes a tall Christmas tree with blue and red lights and an angel above. The piece emphasizes spreading love and goodwill during the season.
A historical note recalls a flaming star symbol linked to the Star of Bethlehem. It is described as guiding the Wise Men and shepherds to the manger, evoking traditional Christmas imagery and its religious significance.
Italian children favor Santa Claus in some regions while Befana remains the traditional gift bearer south of Rome. Befana is pictured as a gray haired witch who delivers toys to good children and coal to the naughty. Legends recount her role with the Magi and the Holy Family. She now roams the world on Christmas Eve seeking the Christ Child and doing good to children.
Local children take part in a communal effort to provide food for a horse, distributing hay and grain to support the animal's care and well being. The scene reflects neighborhood kindness and cooperative spirit among residents.
The Van Buren Shop at Nickels Arcade offers garments lingerie and hosiery. White-Haines Optical Co lists glasses prescriptions and photo finishing at 205 207 South Fourth Avenue. Wanty Shoes promotes footwear at 210 South Main Street as a friendly family shoe store.
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