Changing Ways of Celebrating Christmas
An editor's note discusses shifting Christmas customs across history. It traces Puritan opposition, colonial American attitudes, and the move from sacred observance to festive celebration, noting tree origins, regional traditions, and evolving practices worldwide.
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Velma West Sykes
Associated Press
America
New England
St. Boniface
Germany
Odin
Luther
Queen Victoria
Prince Albert
England
Normandy
Mexico
Jesus
The Pioneering Farmer of Eastern Nebraska in the 1850s
The article recounts early Nebraska farming life with settlers near the Missouri River, sod breaking by mid June, corn as main crop, and limited acreage. It notes oxen over horses in the Platte River region, crude threshing, and low prices for grain in 1862 63 as Austin Humphrey moves from farming to trade in Nebraska City and Lincoln.
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Ftet
Elizabeth
Mary
Britain
Bede
Angle
Nebraska
Nebraska State Historical Society
Missouri River
Kansas Line
Niobrara River
Pawnee
Johnson Counties
Gage
Lancaster
Blatte
Buffalo County
Platte River
Hall
Buffalo
Austin Humphrey
Nebraska City
Lincoln
Yellowstone trip sparks family humor about childhood
A playful line notes children as the ones who complain about novelty yet linger with comics while adults drive through Yellowstone, highlighting a lighthearted family moment.
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Yellowstone
Getting Straight at Fox Theatre and Gentle Giant charity show
Elliott Gould and Candice Bergen debate education and romance in Getting Straight opening at the Fox Theatre rated Restricted. Clint Howard stars in Gentle Giant a charity show for Food for the Needy Kids Saturday December 12 at 10 30 AM admission is cans of food. Sidney Federal Savings and Loan Association sponsors the event with proceeds aiding Christmas dinners for Sidney’s needy residents.
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Elliott Gould
Candice Bergen
Fox Theatre
Clint Howard
Ben
King’s Daughters
Sidney Federal Savings and Loan Association
Sidney
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Luke
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Egypt
Herod
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Mr. Wrinkles Away
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Shakespeare
Dan Burch
Shakespeare Co
Will
13Th Ave
Sporting Goods
Sidney Nebr
OUR County Firemen
Cheyenne County
Ass’n
Shiney Telegraph
Caravelle
Bulova
Rex
Studio Nour
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