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Newspaper
Scandia Journal
Location
Scandia, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Dec 06, 1951
Page
3
The article traces Christmas traditions across cultures from the Romans and Druids to Luther and St. Francis of Assisi. It notes the tree, mistletoe, Yule log, Wassail, egg nog bowls, and the Nativity crib as evolving from ancient practices and later Christian symbolism, highlighting the holiday’s universal heritage.
Traditional Mexican Christmas pageant Los Pastores reenacts the shepherds following the star to Bethlehem. Actors train weeks ahead and perform through midnight mass as candles illuminate star poles and bells jingle during the street procession. On January 6, songs repeat before the Kings and children fill shoes with hay for toys and sweets.
American children call the Christmas patron saint St Nick while Father Christmas Kris Kringle and Santa Claus reflect national variants. Nicholas, a young Lycia bishop famed for piety, became famed for generosity and gift giving across the world.
Manya turkey perfectly dressed and stuffed has been ruined by roasting. The key factor is oven temperature, with too high heat turning a tender bird into dry string. Modern methods favor 3000 degrees and minimal basting.
A playful ride with Santa tests country knowledge by matching festive greetings to nations. Answers list Costa Rica Bolivia Philippines China Poland Olland Norway Belgium Brazil United States S.S.R.
Miss Gerda Stanning, 26, of the Copenhagen Greenland Colonial Administration, handles Santa’s mail. One day’s letters totaled 800, many from the United States, requesting toys and even a chocolate elephant. Some ask for Bibles. sometimes pictures are sent to assure Santa’s visit. Replies can’t cover all letters due to the volume.
An ancient tale ties hawthorn to Joseph of Arimathea who supposedly brought the gospel to Britain about 70 A.D. He is said to have built a church at Glastonbury from twisted twigs after planting a staff that grew into a flowering tree on Wyrralhill. An old rhyme notes the staff budded and bloomed at Christmas and continues to bloom at Christmas night.
Advice for frugal gifting suggests simple homemade toys delight children. A broomstick horse made from a three-foot broomstick, a cotton padded sock head, and yarn for eyes mouth and ears provides a fun, inexpensive option for young members of the clan.
The message notes a tense global situation on Christmas 1951 as democracy and communism face off. It highlights the universal wish for happiness and peace expressed in many languages, amid ongoing political tension and conflict.
The book offers smart winter sewing ideas with gift patterns printed inside the volume.
A Coronet columnist Dr. George W. Crane argues husbands seek romantic satisfaction at home and outside if not met. He says wives neglect extended physical love, leading to infidelity and the risk of wrecking the home, urging balance beyond cooking and housekeeping.
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