Christmas Legends From Many Lands Across the World
The piece surveys Christmas traditions from countries including England Norway Poland Austria France Peru and the United States. It notes legends such as the Glastonbury thorn Pere Noel and angelic gifts, describes Scandinavian candle customs and Nativity scenes, and highlights enduring toy classics like Tinkertoy alongside upcoming trends in war toys and spy kits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bethlehem
England
Britain
Joseph of
Poland
Europe
Pere Noel
France
Peru
Rio
Victoria
Prince Albert
America
Santa Claus
Christmas Joys Through the Ages and Modern Echoes
The piece links classic holiday scenes from Sir Walter Scott to 19th century reformer Amelia Bloomer and modern innovations. It notes Anise seeds in new motorized forms and reflects on enduring Christmas legends, toys, and universal appeal across generations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scotland
Sir Walter Scott
Bloomer
Amelia Jenks Bloomer
Longhorn Cavern Upgrades Planned by Texas Parks Board
The Texas Parks and Wildlife Commission announced a concession financed plan to renovate Longhorn Cavern near Burnet converting it into a major underground attraction. A 20 year contract to Austin and Burnet businessmen will fund a $75,000 headquarters with a restaurant and modern surface installations. Construction aims to ready the site for the 1966 tourist season and will restore and enhance the cavern’s sub surface fixtures while preserving state ownership.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Austin
Texas Parks and Wildlife Commission
Longhorn
Burnet
Austin and Burnet
James L. Luther
W. Glen Anthony
Ed J. St. John
Vic Mathias
Ment
Highway 281
Inks Lake State Park
Buchanan Dam
Highland Lakes
Texas Parks and Wildlife Department
Also Mentioned on This Page
New York
No Land
Kristine
Austria
Tinkertoy
U. S
A. G. Spalding Bros
Sulphur Park
H. R. Seidenberger
Rt. 3
Shiner
Carlsbad Cavern
New Mexico
Mammoth Cave
Kentucky
Shiner Drug Co
Texas
Noel, Noll
Flatonia Commission
Shiner Motor Sales
P. R. Otoo
Phone LY
Dotson
Mraz Lumber Co
Shiner, Texas
Hallettsville Livestock Commission Co
Hallettsville, Texas
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