Georgia the Empire Also the South
Feature on Georgia history and resources from the "Stories of the States" series. It traces Georgia from its founding in 1733 with Oglethorpe to its role in wars, Reconstruction, and growth. The piece highlights Georgia’s geography, industries, minerals, climate, and enduring state leadership.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
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States
Georgia
Mount Enota
Brasstown Bald Mountain
Hernando de Soto
Guale
Blackbeard
Savannah
Mississippi
Niture
Oglethorpe
Ancient Customs Told In New Christmas Designs
A study outlines Christmas icons and origins from Santa Claus to mistletoe and tree ornaments. It traces Santa to Clement Moore, mistletoe to Druids, fruit and later ornaments on trees, and Dutch New Amsterdam customs of St Nicholas giving toys to children.
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Santa Claus
Clement Moore
Santa
Britain
Gaul
New Amsterdam
St. Nicholas
Sue Ellen Shurman
Irene Kelly
Christmas Reflections On Nazareth And The Nativity
The piece contemplates the birth of Jesus and the meaning of Christmas. It links earthly gifts and lights to divine gifts and the Star of Bethlehem. It underscores Jesus message of love, courage, humility, and eternal hope as the newspaper wishes readers a Merry Christmas.
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Nazareth
Glastonbury Thorn Legend Of A Christmas Blooms
The Glastonbury thorn legend tells how Joseph of Arimathea visited England near Christmas and planted his staff at Wearyall Hill. The staff sprouted snow white blossoms on Christmas Eve and the bush reportedly bloomed until the civil wars destroyed it.
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Glastonbury
Christ
Joseph of
Arimathea
England
Wearyall Hill
Gifts Soldiers Wished For in Civil War Requests
A Civil War era list details gifts that soldiers purportedly welcomed including ambrotypes in five pound cases Dutch ovens feather beds watermelons baby wagons castor oil catnip tea fiddle strings vases ice cream freezers hot water for soaking feet nutmeg graters Suffolk pigs and chicken gravy bowls.
Christmas Traditions From Many Lands Across Time
The article traces how December 25 became Christmas in the fourth century under Pope Gregory V to blend pagan sun-worship with Christian festivity. It covers Nativity plays across Europe, Santa Claus evolution, Dutch Sinterklaas, Father Christmas, Nisse lore, Swiss carolers, Greek Orthodox January 6 observances, and the American adoption of diverse traditions.
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Europe
Italy
France
Spain
Rome
Norway
Britain
Myra
Santa Claus
Germany
Dame Bertha
Switzerland
Christ
North Pole
Greece
Serbia
Romania
Balkan States
Red
Kitten Romance Towels Pattern Ad
An item offering six inch kittens embroidered on ten towels for sale. A pattern set titled Kitten Romance Towels Pattern No. 5095 is advertised with transfer patterns and a color chart. Send 2 cents and personal details to obtain the design.
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London
George II
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Charles
George Whitefield
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Joseph Habersham
Commodore Bowen
Boston
McIntosh
Bull
Augusta
Charleston
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Elijah Clarke
Pickens
Light Horse
Harry Lee
Chickamauga
Ringgold
Resaca
New M Hope Church
Kennesaw Mountain
Peach Tree Creek
Atlanta
Jonesboro
Allatoona
Sherman
Warm Springs Foundation
Franklin D. Roosevelt
Newnan
Ellis Gibbs Arnall
Sitten’s Gulch
George Jacob
Western
the Man of Nazareth
Glastonbury Thorn
Sewing Circle Needlework
Mission St
San Francisco
Calif
McKesson Laboratories
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