Evolution of the Xmas Tree Through History
A 1903 article surveys the Xmas tree origin from pagan firs to Christian symbolism. It notes early customs in Europe and Egypt, Prince Albert's role in England, Windsor gifts, and pre modern variants like besants. Modern novelties include dog trees and audio devices enhancing Santa's voice and distant voices via telephone.
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C. N. Lurie
Europe
Berehia
Babes
France
Chris
Frances
England
Prince Albert
Windsor Castle
Yuletide
Santa Claus
Santa
The Tramp Story at the Park Bench Christmas Gathering
In a Christmas Eve charity meeting the club hears Reynolds recount a park tramp tale. Aiming to depict poverty in New York, the narration grows sentimental as snow, wind, and icicles frame the scene while a journalist urges restraint.
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Ave Anderson Norris
Philanthropists’ Dhat
Demi Tasse
Remrks
Reynolds
New York
Smong
Cnurs
Newspaper
Auan
Christias
Reyn
Christmas Dinner in Constantinople
A 19th century social scene at Levant Times proprietor Mrs Laffan-Hanly's Constantinople home gathers a melting pot of guests from Greece Persia Turkey France Armenia Russia England America Spain Hebrew Germany Italy Albania and Japan. The event aims to showcase a traditional English Christmas with a lavish feast and mixed reactions from guests as dining concludes amid cultural contrasts.
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The
Levant Times
Constantinople
Laffan-Hanly
Pera
Fuad Pasha
Konak
Aliss LafYan-Hanly
England
Biz
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