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Newspaper
Scandia Journal
Location
Scandia, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Dec 30, 1948
Page
2
A compact devotional note outlines scriptures from Matthew 22:15-23:39 and Luke 23:1-3 plus Galatians 4:1-5, with a Luke 1:46-55 devotion. The reading emphasizes examination of gospel events and theological contrasts within the cited passages.
A 1949 calendar feature marks 1949 years since the birth of Jesus and invites weekly reflections. It describes Jesus life in a Roman occupied Palestine, the temple in Jerusalem, and the Pharisees Sadducees and scribes. It notes the oppressive era yet highlights devout figures like Mary and Luke’s gospel narratives.
Mollie frets over Jim and Betty as a missing boy shocks the neighborhood. After deception to protect Mike, Tillie and Betty panic when Mike vanishes, then return him to a relieved Mollie and family, amid Christmas memories.
Britain and colonies adopted the Gregorian calendar in 1752 to replace the Julian calendar which was 11 days slow. Parliament declared September 3 would be followed by September 14 and that the legal year would begin on January 1. The Gregorian calendar is a revision of the old Roman calendar.
The article surveys enduring New Year superstitions across England and Scotland. It notes that wearing old clothes is unlucky, early departures invite misfortune, and the first visitor dictates luck depending on gender and hair color. In Herefordshire, a midnight spring ritual aims to secure a good marriage, while sharing light risks malevolent spirits. a lightless home is feared.
The piece traces gifts from 1598 Bishop Hall satires to Jonson and notes how pins became popular in the sixteenth century. It explains orange and nutmeg gifts, gilded apples, and the shift to pin money as a substitute for pins among fashionable women.
The feast of St. Sylvester is observed by the Roman and Anglican churches on December 31. In Germany and Belgium the morning is religiously observed while the afternoon and evening involve horseplay ahead of the New Year.
New Year's Day is described as one of the oldest celebrations with open houses parties New Year cards and New Year resolutions. The piece notes its ancient origins and long history of gift giving greetings and good wishes.
Religious groups observe New Year’s Eve with watch night services from 9 or 10 until midnight. The Methodist Episcopal church pioneered the practice, and St. George’s Methodist in Philadelphia marked its 178th watch night in 1947. The church traces to 1769, with early Protestant services in 1770.
The Mummers parade, a New Year tradition in Philadelphia, evolved from English St George plays and Swedish masquérading. After the Revolution George Washington became the focal figure, with the parade gaining formal sponsorship in 1886 and official recognition by the city in 1901, drawing growing public participation.
The article notes that since the Republic began, the President has opened the White House to the public for New Year’s receptions. Washington began this custom on his first New Year’s Day and continued it during his seven years in Philadelphia when it served as capital.
The custom of pure platonic New Year kisses started in Scotland. Lord Langdale’s memoirs recount at twelve o’clock one kisses the nearest girl as a New Year greeting. In Scotland 1904 saw no work and Edinburgh Waverley lacked porters or cabs as a noble lord rode to his hotel in a milk cart.
The name January comes from the two faced god Janus. He started as the god of light and day and became the god of beginnings. The start of the year was sacred to Janus and the Angonia festival honored him. He aided in undertakings and was worshiped as guardian of trade and shipping and inventor of agriculture.
New Year's has been observed as a civil and religious holiday for thousands of years. The piece notes celebrations and gift giving across eras and regions, including Babylon 3000 years before the Christian era honoring Marduk.
Build modern sectional bookcases with a single pattern no tools needed. Units can line a wall or form a corner, with full instructions and materials list. Send 50 cents for Pattern No 42 to East Bird Pattern Co Pleasantville NY.
Relieve coughs from colds with a simple at home mix. Create a pint of medicine by combining two cups sugar with one cup water and adding two and a half ounces of Pinex, then fill a pint bottle. No cooking required, the syrup soothes membranes loosens phlegm and eases soreness. Money back if not pleased. Pinex offers quick relief.
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