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Newspaper
Stamford American
Location
Stamford, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 26, 1968
Page
12
A shepherdess Madelon weeps for a gift for the Baby Jesus. Her tears bloom into the Christmas Rose, touched by Christ. The petals turn rosy pink as Jesus blesses the blooms, a yearly miracle proclaiming the World gifts from that holy day.
A compact look at how candles linked to Christmas span from ancient uses of light to modern customs. It traces Hebrew, Roman, medieval Christian, and folk traditions, noting beeswax candles, tree lights inspired by Luther, and regional practices in Ireland Italy and Spain.
A child in Lubbock Texas writes to Santa Claus detailing desires for a toy Coke machine a Lite Brite set a truck and a Lego building set. The letter notes good behavior and affection for Santa with a closing sign off Eight Higgins.
A third grade girl in Stamford Texas writes a Christmas list to Santa. She asks for many child items including an Easy Bake Oven, dolls, baby buggy, diapers, clothes, bottles, carrier, bassinet, baby bed, and other baby用品. She also requests an Action Highway and a Race Terrific toy, ending with affection to Santa Claus.
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