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Newspaper
Springfield Leader
Location
Springfield, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Dec 20, 1949
Page
6
The Christmas message emphasizes God’s love shown by giving his Son and calls believers to respond with neighborly love. It urges joyful devotion, personal renewal, and acts of kindness as true gifts worthy of Christ.
Cut the trunk diagonally at least one inch above the original cut to expose a moist surface that absorbs water. Immediately place the tree base in water and keep it in a cool place if not brought indoors for several days.
A cannon from Castle of San Angelo proclaims the Holy Season in Rome at sunset on Christmas Eve. Festive church services, midnight Mass, and gala after midnight revelry follow as hotels and restaurants stay open. Calabrian shepherds, the Pifferani, visit Advent hosts during the post Christmas period with gifts in hand.
Harz mountain tale tells of a poor miner’s wife who gathers pine cones to sell for food before Christmas. A mischievous imp fills her basket with silver cones, and the family discovers each cone is solid silver when they return home. Today gilded cones are sold as Christmas decorations and fire adornments.
Nuts from around the world fill the Christmas bowl with a history of origin. The English walnut originated in Asia and was dubbed the food of the gods. Filbert and almond come from the Old World, while hickory, black walnut, chestnut, and pecan are American. Pecan is native to America, and chestnut and butternut are also noted American staples. Experts continually seek more varieties to plant in the United States.
Legends link flowers to the birth of Christ. Saintfain cradled the infant, the snowdrop symbolizes the Virgin Mary and candles, the Christmas rose is said to be divinely created, a shepherd maid wept and was gifted Christmas roses, and the chrysanthemum appeared on Christmas Eve near the manger as a sign to the Wise Men.
All small children love games and wise parents introduce games that are also healthful exercises. Since children love to "make believe" any mother of imagination can dream up simple exercises which will be fun for the young sters. People of all ages need exercise to keep healthy. Give your children the opportunity to run and play as much as they like.
Researchers cite ancient artwork showing horses and riders suggesting racing traditions date back at least three millennia. The depictions imply organized pursuit sport and ceremonial use across early civilizations, shedding light on long standing equestrian culture.
A remark notes West Indies natives who chew sugar cane tend to have better dental health than Canadians. The quote adds time as healer and praises God, attributed to Mary Baker Eddy.
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