What s in a Name Shakespeare Twelfth Night Subject
December 28 1964 Saline Reporter discusses Pepys view of Twelfth Night noting the play bears little relation to its title. It explains Twelfth Night Epiphany customs and how Shakespeare chose different characters, leaving open what he might have done if he kept the festival as his theme.
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Saline Reporter
Samuel Pepys
William Shakespeare
Mr. Pepys
Shakespeare
Patrick O’tater
Captain Blunderbuss
Toby Belch
Malvolio
Olivia
What Christmas Means to Me in a Poem by Fritz Lamparter
A short Christmas-themed verse notes the holiday as more than gift seeking, highlighting Jesus' birthday and the joy it brings. The poet Fritz Lamparter conveys a faith-centered perspective on the season.
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Jesus
Christmas Dawn in Fiji Islands Serenade Wake
In the South Pacific Fiji Islanders begin Christmas at 2 am as carolers wake villagers with serenades. At dawn the community gathers. some attend church while others prepare the Christmas feast.
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Fiji
Seeking Log Was A Family Affair
The Yule log tradition survives mainly in art and story as homes lack suitable fireplaces. In ancient England families chose a fruit tree log to burn for luck and to fend off witches. Christmas morning children beat the log and, after being scolded, were invited to open gifts placed near it.
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Yesteryear
England
Santa and the Elves Finish Toys on Christmas Eve
On Christmas Eve at the North Pole Santa faces a deadline of midnight. He mobilizes four hundred six inch green elves split into four groups to work in workshops and packing, boxing, ribbon, and sleigh assembly. They complete all toys by 12 o'clock.
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North Pole
Santa Claus
Santa
A Busy Place as Santa Prepares for Christmas
A cheerful scene shows Santa and eight reindeer being prepped for the journey. Elves busy themselves packing the sleigh and preparing last minute doll clothes while presents await their final place before Santa sets off.
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Santa
Brenda Rentschler
Sliding on Snow Without Skates by Peter Slepsky
A playful verse suggests you can glide on thin snow without skates and enjoy a slick, carefree slide. The whimsical poem invites readers to find simple, imaginative movement on any snowy patch.
What Christmas Means to Santa Claus
Linda Livingstone presents a playful tale about Santa's duties in a single Christmas Eve. Santa feeds his reindeer, delivers gifts, and visits a quiet house where Mary John and Carol leave treats. After filling stockings and placing gifts, he departs with a cheerful Merry Christmas sign on the sleigh.
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Linda Livingstone
Santa Claus
Mary
John
Carol
Santa
Santa's home towns spark cheerful holiday trivia
Parents answer kids with a map to Santa Claus towns across the United States. From Santa Claus Indiana to Noel Missouri and Christmas Arizona, communities keep Christmas spirit alive year round.
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Santa Claus
North Pole
Indiana
Evergreen
Alabama
Holly
Washington
Noel
Missouri
Santa
Arizona
The Funniest Thing That Happened
Janet Allison recalls Christmas morning chaos as she unwrapped her cousin's baby gifts by mistake. She discovers two booties a rattle and outfits before sister reveals the mix up and they quietly wrap everything again and return to bed.
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Janet Allison
Tallest Christmas Tree Near Indianapolis
In the United States the tallest tree is believed to be the 246 foot Soldiers and Sailors Monument tree in Indianapolis Indiana. It stands tall at Christmas and is adorned with electric candles and stars.
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U.S
Indianapolis, Ind
Soldiers and Sailors Monument
Frosted and fringed Christmas cards of 1870 era
Frosted and fringed cards from 1870 reflect a preference for single cards over folder types. The folder card, common today, was not popular in the 19th century, when simpler formats predominated among greetings.
Dutch Christmas custom in Holland focuses on Sleipner
In the Netherlands children believe a horse pulls St. Nicholas sleigh. The great horse Sleipner powers St. Nick to every house, with children filling wooden shoes with hay to energize him.
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Dasher
Dancer
Prancer
Rudolph
Netherlands
St. Nicholas
Sleipner
St. Nick
Saline Reporter Address and Subscription Rates
Saline Reporter lists weekly publication details at 106 West Michigan Avenue Saline Michigan with subscription prices across county and out of county rates and postal information.
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Michigan Ave
Saline
Michigan
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