21 Dec 1954
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Newspaper
Springfield Leader
Location
Springfield, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Dec 21, 1954
Page
1
The bible recounts Joseph’s struggle to decide Mary’s fate. After inner torment he chooses mercy, guided by a dream where the angel commands him to take Mary as his wife, a decision marked by fear not and steadfast love.
Fire safety tips for the holiday season emphasize using a live tree with moist earth, avoiding lit candles, checking tree wiring, placing lights away from the tree, and not leaving lights on when away. Keep the tree away from heat sources and secure it to prevent tipping. Countdown to New Year clues proper disposal.
Create appealing Christmas packages by using vibrant paper and ample ribbon. Add bells and ornaments to the bows, wrap corners with off center bows, and hide small boxes inside larger ones to heighten the gift's mystery.
Describes January 1 in France as the day of gift giving and doorbell ringing. Tradespeople visit to offer compliments and receive small sums, with families visiting graves and churches observing New Year rites. The piece notes the Vigil of St Sylvester and priests guarding communities.
The editor notifies subscribers and advertisers that there will be no newspaper on December 28. All advertising received for this issue will appear in the January 4 edition.
The long year 46 B C saw 445 days after Julius Caesar’s calendar reform inserted two months between November and December. The adjustment aimed to align with the sun, creating a historic calendar disruption that likely affected tax collections and other timing references.
The trend favors doorways decorated with bells and tree ornaments over wreaths. Frames can be made festive by framing with ribbon and holly sprigs, hanging festoons across curtains, and tying wide sash bows at the sides for a bright, cheerful effect.
The text explains that January 1 as New Year’s Day was not universal or fixed. England and colonies celebrated March 25 before 1752, while other cultures mark New Year on dates tied to religious calendars. It notes the Gregorian reform of 1582 and Jewish, Moslem yearly cycles that shift with lunar or seasonal cues.
The Christmas seal concept began with Danish clerk Einar Holboell in 1903, who proposed it to fund tuberculosis work. King Christian approved the image of Queen Louise for the first seals in 1904, and Jacob Riis helped popularize the idea in 1907, followed by Emily Bissell launching American sales.
Before the revolution New Year in Russia was a gay festive time with flags lanterns and crowds. Cannons fired a hundred shots to usher in the year and the Winter Palace opened to society on New Year’s Day. Festivity hospitality and charity marked the season from palace to cottage. Orsen the mythical figure was depicted with a boar symbolizing Aryan park feasts.
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