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Newspaper
Sidney Telegraph
Location
Sidney, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Dec 19, 1966
Page
13
An article questions the legend that a fourth century bishop secretly gave gifts to a dowry seeking spinster and that one gift landed in a stocking. Historians doubt the stocking origin, noting stockings and knitwear only emerged in the thirteenth century and earlier Romans wore foot coverings.
A 1960s national effort led by the March of Dimes expands prenatal care programs across the United States. Medical professionals, public health agencies, and major service groups promote prenatal supervision to reduce birth defects and infant deaths. PTA, B'nai B'rith Women, and the General Federation of Women’s Clubs reinforce outreach through education, materials, and local clinic support.
The text reflects on giving during Christmas, citing gold frankincense and myrrh as gifts the Wise Men offered. It encourages generosity to please loved ones and share with the less fortunate, and values gifts from an open heart and warm greetings as priceless.
The article recounts how various trees are linked to Nativity legends. It cites The Cherry Tree Carol where a bending branch aids Mary, and the Glastonbury Thorn that supposedly blossomed at Christmas after St. Joseph planted his staff bearing the Holy Grail.
An old English Christmas custom held that holly sprigs placed in beehives would bring luck. The tale links the manger scene to bees humbly singing a hymn of joy. Drive carefully.
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