Christmas in Russia and Japan with Saint Nicholas and Buddha Day
The article compares Christmas in Russia and Greece with Orthodox practice and notes the Russian date and customs led by Saint Nicholas. It then describes Japan’s Buddha day O Bon or widespread Amacha drinking rituals, temple booths, and the belief in Buddha’s birthday as a Christmas analogue for Buddhists. It details legends, festive activities, and temple imagery.
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Santa Claus
Russia
ST. Nicholas
Japan
Buddha
Santa Clara
Amida
Christmas Bells Riff on Peace on Earth Theme
A line from a traditional Christmas carol expresses listening to a bell on Christmas day The familiar carols echo the message of peace on earth and goodwill to men The excerpt recalls the festive tones and lasting holiday sentiment.
Christmas at the Vatican with Papal Greetings to Catholic Royals
The pope sends Christmas greetings to Catholic sovereigns including Hungary Portugal Spain Belgium Saxony Bavaria and others through nuncio and ambassadors. Cardinas in Rome and diocese leaders exchange homage in a traditional scene with the pope in white and senior church figures around him. The event draws praise for its ancient custom and solemn ceremony.
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Vatican
Rome
Europe
Australia
Hungary
Portugal
Spain
Belgium
Saxony
Bavaria
Curia
Italy
St. Catherine's Day
Cardinals
Oregna
Santo Stefano
The
Propaganda
Cardinal Gott
Jesuits
Martin
Holy See
True Tale of Robin Hood and Old Book Illustrations
A brief note on eighteenth century children's books and crude wood cut illustrations. It contrasts modern beautifully illustrated Christmas books with older crude drawings that delighted young readers of days gone by and mentions Robinson Crusoe as another example.
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Robin Hood
Togo Praises Torpedo Flotilla Braving Storms and Danger
The Japanese admiral Togo notes with satisfaction the torpedo flotilla's engagement in required duties. He commends the crew for their brave, loyal performance and gallant behavior amid day and night hazards from storms and shells.
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Togo
Origin of Christmas Boxes
The article recounts ancient customs of collecting gifts in box through door to door visits at Christmas from an old work The Athenian Oracle. It notes monks offered muances for sailors voyages with money placed in a box under priestly custody to seek prayers of the church. Christmas boxes were opened then and the term arose. The poor were urged to beg box money from wealthier neighbors. H. J. Loaring.
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H. J. Loaring
Fireside tricks for Christmas entertainments
The article outlines simple pen and paper magic and household tricks for Christmas gatherings. It details penny in water illusions, magnetic sticks, a square from pennies, a watch based thought trick, will power card gambits, string noises and cracker under hats, plus notes on Christmas observance history and plant responses to ether and chloroform.
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Bay
A Continual Christmas by Franklin Quote
A brief moral maxim attributed to Ben in which the author urges virtue over temptations of pleasure profit ambition or persuasion. The line emphasizes living with a good conscience as a continual Christmas.
Christmas Restrictions Then and Now
The piece recalls periods in England and the United States when Christmas festivities faced legal bans and social restrictions in various years. It contrasts early laws with later traditions and notes how communities preserved customs despite enforcement pressures.
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India
Heaven
Alta
Bindsuru
Bindauru
Bindeuru
Bindzuru
Chriet
Tokio
Imperial
Constantine
Julius
Pingland
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Massachusetts
England
America
Charles
Denmark
Germany
Claus
Benj. Franklin
Gentle Reader
Casioria
Oleh
Samuel Pucher
New York
Castoria
Dy Samuel
PE Ni Eerman
Bleet le Ie
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