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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 20, 1908
Page
16
Fragmented text depicts a Christmas before hardships, detailing family gatherings, shopping, and festive displays. It recalls old customs, markets, and religious observances, contrasting joy with hints of wartime absence and nostalgia for bygone celebrations.
The piece portrays children in Aurora celebrating Christmas with gifts and songs, a bustling scene of family ritual, church services, and festive meals. It describes gift exchanges, a visit from Saint Nicholas, decorating trees, carols, and the anticipation of Santa Claus bringing toys and treats for boys and girls.
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