Lion Trails Along the Rio Grande bre
The narrator joins his brother Teve on a Christmas lion hunt along the Rio Grande in South Texas. They trek with Mexican guides, bag two leopard cats, raid a bee hive, and chase a blue juajaranda while dogs trail through mesquite, cactus, and marshes in pursuit of lions.
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Rio Grande River
Texas
Ramon
Rio Grande
Steve
Ranger
Old Mexico
Rio Grande Valley
Palm Grove
Squirrel
Lion in tree showdown ends in fatal hunt
A group stalking a crafty Mexican lion in the brush confront the animal in a gnarled tree. After guarding the lion for a half hour, shots are fired. the beast is killed, and the narrator recalls their seven foot four inch measure, concluding with the hunt’s grim outcome.
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Lion
Steve
Colle
Ramon
Christmas on the Farm Celebrates Kindness and Feasts
Christmas on the farm centers on church trees, gifts for rich and poor, and family reunions. The season blends cooking aromas, hog killing, and curing meat with hunts for squirrels, rabbits, and coons, all amid carols, Bible readings, and neighborly visits.
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Olds Farm
Christmas Spirit Reflected in Memories of Eddie Guest
A fragment quotes Eddie Guest on the spirit of Christmas, noting forgiveness for a wayward son and the year’s malice fading. It reflects tenderness, memories, and the hope of improved lives during the holiday season.
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Eddie
Newspaper
The Beauty of Christ Guest Reflection on Christmas
A reflective verse by Guest ponders how the beauty of Christmas rests on unselfishness. The author imagines a world without Christ and suggests that selflessness gives meaning to the season and eternal hope beyond the grave.
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