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Shepherd Argus in Shepherd, Michigan

25 Dec 1963

Page 9

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Shepherd Argus

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Shepherd, Michigan, United States of America

Date

Dec 25, 1963

Page

9

Santa’s Helpers Lighten the Load of Christmas Eve

The article traces Christmas gift tradition from St. Nicholas to Santa with reindeer sleighs. It notes helper figures across regions including St. Lucy in Scandinavia, Spanish King varies, and French Canada gift customs. January 6 Epiphany gifts by the Three Kings conclude the season.

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Santa St. Nicholas St. Nich Plas St. Lucy France French Canada Tomtar Christ Child Kristkind Italy Befana
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Father of the American Christmas card Louis Prang named

Louis Prang of Roxbury credited as founder of the American Christmas card. He held annual art contests at the 1875 Centennial Exposition, awarding prizes up to 1000 dollars. winners included Rosina Emmet, Dora Wheeler, and others, with Norcross Inc. owning the prize card group. The piece also notes Christmas gift traditions across cultures from Santa to Befana.

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Louis Prang Breslau Germany Prang Roxbury Mass Philadelphia Rosina Emmet Robert Emmet Sherwood Dora Wheeler Anne Morse Lizbeth Humphrey Florence Taber Norcross, Inc
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the Shepherd Sunset Diner Gus American Greetings Russell Kelley Bika
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