Nativity to Adoration Showcases Early Renaissance Paintings
From the National Gallery of Art Washington four works illustrate early Renaissance advancement and lifelike technique. Petrus Christus’s Nativity (c.1440–50) and Gio Paolo’s Adoration of the Magi (fifth century Sienese) reflect in Mellon and Kress collections, with a panel begun by Fra Angelico and completed by Fra Filippo Lippi around 1445.
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National Gallery of Art
Washington, D.C
Petrus Christus
Mellon
Giovanni di Paolo
Fra Angelico
Filippo Lippi
Samuel
Kress
Christmas Traditions and Community Spirit Grow Bright
A heartfelt look at Christmas joy in the community. The piece recalls festive gatherings, generosity to the needy, carols, candles, and family fellowship. It traces tree decoration origins from candles to modern ornaments and notes legends about Martin Luther and the Christmas tree.
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Christ. S
Martin Luther
Christmas Is Fun by Gwen Limberg
A playful poem describing mischievous Christmas antics such as stealing a brother’s gifts and hiding candy. The speaker jokes about making a fire in the fireplace to burn Santa, ending with a lighthearted, cheeky tone.
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Gwen Limberg
Santa
Why I Like Christmas by Mike Finkbeiner
A lighthearted note lists joys of Christmas including presents under the tree a vacation snowball fights and snowmen making. The author describes homey traditions and a big Christmas dinner setting a warm holiday tone.
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Christmas
Mike Finkbeiner
Pete the Snowman Melts After Running Away
A snowman named Pete wearing a feathered hat and scarf runs away from home one morning. The next day, heat arrives and Pete melts.
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Mark Farneth
Pete
At the Back of the North Wind
A boy travels from New York with his sister seeking the North Wind and meets Old St Nick who grants coats and hats. They later ask the North Wind to relay a Christmas truck wish to Santa Claus.
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Karin Blaine
New York
North Pole
Old St. Mick
Old St. Nick
Santa Claus
Santa Claus Got Too Fat
Mrs. Santa Claus adjusts Santa suit buttons as he struggles to button up. He fits after work from elves. He then slides down a chimney gets stuck and, after an hour, they free him with Mrs. Santa’s help.
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Sandra Guteluns
Santa
Snow Where Are You
Poetic notice by Nancy Kellogg describing waning leaves clear air and Christmas approaching as anticipation grows for winter arrival.
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Snow
Nancy Kellogg
Evolution of Christmas cards from Horsley to modern eras
A historical overview traces Christmas cards from 1843 founder John Calcott Horsley through Norcross collections. It highlights art reflecting changing manners and events, with examples from 1892 showing strict Victorian etiquette and 1930s casual fam ily exchanges.
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John Calcott Horsley
London
Horsley
Eards
Norcross, Inc
The First Christmas by Pamela Burkhardt
A nostalgic retelling of the nativity recounting Mary and Joseph traveling to Bethlehem, Jesus birth in a stable, the star above, and the visit of wise men and shepherds, emphasizing the spiritual meaning of Christmas and giving.
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Pamela Burkhardt
Jesus
Mary
Joseph
Bethlehem
Alabama first to recognize Christmas as a legal holiday
A historical note states Alabama became the first U S state to recognize Christmas Day as a legal holiday in 1836 underscoring early state level acknowledgment of the holiday.
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United States
Alabama
Winter Time in a Cozy Town
Poetic vignette describes smoke from chimneys, busy women, and deep snow. Debby Talsma notes winter joys with Christmas trees, wind, and warmth, praising the season over Thanksgiving and summer.
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Christ
Robert Webster, Jr
Bill Brink
Saline Community Hospital Auxiliary
Oscar Haeussler
Ed Fischer
Esther Mooney
Miss Mooney
Debby Talsma
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