Writing Carols From Many Walks of Life
A historical note highlights diverse contributors to Christmas carols. Francis Scott Key, besides being a lawyer and author of the Star Spangled Banner, wrote carols. Comedian Harpo Marx is credited with a carol now sung in churches titled Guardian Angels.
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Francis Scott Key
Harpo Marx
Old Customs Are Still Observed At Christmas In Many Lands
Christmas observances vary by country with shared motifs. The article surveys Mexico, Holland, Scotland, Portugal, Brazil, Germany, and France noting posada processions, Strootvand shoes, Hogmanay coal gifts, crib displays, Papa Noel, Santa tree symbolism, and santons in regional traditions.
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Holland
Scotland
Portugal
Germany
West Germany
France
What I Want For Christmas
A third grade girl Linda Livingstone tells her parents she wants her two front teeth for Christmas. They are surprised by the wish and the girl reveals it at supper. She eventually gets her two front teeth as a Christmas gift.
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Linda Livingstone
Parisian Party Dip for Holiday Gatherings
A festive mixed dip combines Miracle Whip with Catalina dressing and dill to create a creamy, herb scented Parisian Parity Dip. Blend chopped onion pickle salt pepper and dill to taste then fold in two dressings for a spicy sweet French twist. Serve with chips or shrimp. Yield about 14 cups.
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