Christmas Origin and Meaning in the Bible
The text notes Christmas is not named in the Bible and describes it as a celebration of Jesus Christ's birth. It explains that the term Christmas arose later as a contraction of Mass of Christ.
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Newspaper
Shiner Gazette
Location
Shiner, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 21, 1972
Page
3
The text notes Christmas is not named in the Bible and describes it as a celebration of Jesus Christ's birth. It explains that the term Christmas arose later as a contraction of Mass of Christ.
A holiday birth roundup notes David Lee Littlefield born December 17 1972 at St. David's Austin weighing 8 pounds 12 ounces to Clarence and Nancy Littlefield. Also Robert and Nicole Cooper welcome a daughter born December 9 at Youens Weimar weighing 9 pounds 4 ounces. Herbert Neubauer and partners celebrate a son born December 4 at Renger Memorial Hallettsville. Kimberly is welcomed as a sister.
Shiner Independent School District trustees met December 13 1972 with five members present. They approved minutes, discussed science department upgrades, 1973-74 seven period schedule, and appointed Wanda Freytag to replace Mrs Weise. Census enumerator Lanelle Kasper was named for January 1973. An amended lunch policy expanded free meal eligibility for nine new students and added 21 more to free or reduced pricing pending state approval.
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