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Newspaper
Shiner Gazette
Location
Shiner, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 09, 1948
Page
5
Be a careful shopper when you select Christmas toys. There are toys for babies and for various age levels that promote development. Choose safe, washable toys with no sharp edges or small parts and avoid items with loose eyes or fragile materials.
Edward III hosted a Christmas feast with 2000 oxen while leftovers went to all who came. Henry III in 1241 at Gloucester ordered 20 large salmon pies for the meal. Richard II entertained 10,000 guests in 1399 with over 1,000 specialized cooks.
Tradition of hanging stockings or shoes on Christmas Eve stems from practical reasons like keeping feet warm and drying out. Some regions in France use a shoe. others associate the boot with wedding luck and warding off evil spirits.
The text explains there was no record of a December 25 Christ birth before the fifth century and notes multiple proposed birth dates. It states early church figures set Christ’s birth near the pagan winter festival to win converts, leading to December 25 as Christmas.
Notable selections include Kate Douglas Wiggin The Birds Christmas Carol and Louisa May Alcott Christmas at Orchard House with Vincent Starrett Snow for Christmas and Christopher Morleys The Worst Christmas Story cited among the best.
The article traces St. Nicholas to the bishopric of Myra in Lycia and notes his early piety. It records that Nicholas was the youngest bishop, refused nourishment on fast days as a child, and came from a wealthy family enabling acts of charity. The piece explains the shift from December 6 feast to a Christmas association.
Mrs. Rose Maselauskes of Chicago makes bird cages and geometric straw figures to decorate the Lithuanian Christmas tree, blending folk craft with seasonal celebration.
A boy observes his distant father with a jagged scar on his hand and a strained family life. As the father’s silence and harshness grow, the boy confronts growing up and possible adoption while trying to earn affection through small acts. He discovers the lack of funds to buy a paper and, recognizing the truth, finally calls him “dad.”
The article lists playful party games to energize a crowd. Balloon Busters pits girls against balloons while boys act as stewards guiding action. Paper Dolls has boys craft paper dresses for partners from newspaper and pins, with prizes for creators.
In Newark New Jersey Santa must pass a strict physical exam before serving in a department store and cannot kiss children on his knee. In Charleston South Carolina charity Santas are barred from street pitches to avoid traffic hazards as children gather to see them.
To obtain full crocheting instructions and stitch illustrations for Pot Luck Holders Pattern No 5820 send 20 cents with your name address and pattern number.
A kitchen note suggests ironing damp ravens leads to stiffness and gloss, then describes glazing precooked sweet potatoes with currant jelly before heating. It adds convenient use of a make up kit and mirror for kitchen repairs during parties and when the doorbell rings unexpectedly.
A Cincinnati Ohio newspaper feature invites readers to submit sayings paid at five dollars each. The ad promotes Nu Maid Table Grade Margarine and urges wholesome examples from young ladies while offering five dollar prizes for accepted contributions.
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