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Newspaper
Scandia Journal
Location
Scandia, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Dec 13, 1917
Page
7
Excerpt from The Heart of the Veld by Madeline Alston describes sleeping outdoors on Christmas Eve in Rhodesia. The night is cool and star filled with jackal calls and owl hoots as dawn paints mopani and mimosa in gold. The vignette notes a tranquil, nature filled holiday morning with crackers, trumpets, and a postbreakfast round of golf.
A Ladies' Home Journal note by Lalia Mitchell celebrates Christmas with imagery of firelight, bells, and wreaths. It urges turning toward forgiveness and generosity, praising the Holy Babe of Bethlehem and inviting renewed love and charity.
The article notes Americans return to routine after Christmas, smoking cigars chosen for their pretty bands while a Taglish observer sees Boxing Day differently. It clarifies boxing refers to gift boxes given to household staff and service workers, typically small and round, containing silver content in currency.
Dickens notes the joy of Christmas as families reunite after long separations, renewing memories and dormant sympathies. He reflects that this season offers a pure, shared happiness in contrast to worldly cares, a belief shared by civilized nations and rough cultures alike.
Half an hour before midnight on Christmas eve in Mexico the Litany of the God Child is sung followed by the famous Rojo lullaby for the infant Jesus. Mexican mothers know this rock a bye tune, similar in cadence to Old Gray Goose. Other nations have carols, but few possess distinctive Yuletide lullabies.
A witty exchange notes that a fountain pen beats a hundred dollar watch for usefulness. The enthusiastic young philosopher says a good pen never fails, never clogs, writes on any paper, and is worth far more than its price. He now sells fountain pens.
Women in several communities revive Christmas Yule customs. Boston sparked a trend with carol singing in streets and candles in windows. Carlisle and others followed with lighted Christmas trees and windows lit for passersby. Fire risk discussed. electricity and gas reduce danger. light from windows urged to glow till midnight.
The piece traces old Christmas feasts from the oasted swan to the peacock and turkey, noting the shift from gilded plumage and fire ritual to modern fare. It recalls Captain John Smith in the Virginia forests, the ignited beak relic, and noblewomen bearing the dish at banquets, with a final nod to contemporary England's simpler pleasures of carols, pantomimes, and turkey feasts.
A nostalgic reminiscence from American Boy about children saving pennies to buy a meaningful, beautiful gift for their mother. The piece recalls December plans, secrecy, pride in the purchase, and the joy of giving, ending with affectionate family memories.
A party game uses assorted Christmas candies and a pair of sugar tongs. One player hides, others pick pieces while avoiding the hidden tip. Pieces drawn belong to the picker unless tip is drawn. then all must return to the pile and the turn passes. The game ends when the pile disappears.
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