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Newspaper
Springfield Sun
Location
Springfield, Kentucky, United States of America
Date
Dec 21, 1904
Page
15
A wax doll in a pretty room watches two children with a blue eyed boy and a girl as Christmas toys are delivered. The fire grows hot and the doll begins to melt, longing to stay with her beloved boy before fading away in a final dream of safety and love.
A historical overview traces the Christmas tree from ancient symbols to modern practice. It notes legends from Scandinavia and Germany, links to St Winfred, and the spread to France and England, then cites Queen Victoria and German immigrants as catalysts for its adoption in England and America. It also covers tree types, seasonal harvesting, and Maine's growing industry including labor and transport details.
The article describes how Christmas is celebrated in Mexico with the Noche Buena and festive streets. Confectioners showcase bright windows while worshippers attend the Miss del Gallo, a midnight Mass in grand Catholic churches across the capital.
A playful verse about Christmas gifts from relatives and friends, culminating in the poem’s twist that the best gift was a mitten unseen. The speaker recalls steady visits and a long awaited confession that led to joy over the gift he did not receive.
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