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Newspaper
Stamford American
Location
Stamford, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 27, 1973
Page
12
The article traces candles as symbols of spiritual light from the Old Testament through Christian adoption. It notes candles in windows at Christmas Eve, candle light services, and tree candles once common before electric bulbs. It connects Christ as the Light of the World to candles on altars and in faith practice.
Medieval lore linked bees to heaven and beeswax candles. Candlemas Day on February 2, observed in some churches, blessed candles and read scripture describing the candle as symbol of a Christian's love for Christ within.
The article notes St Francis of Assisi obtained papal permission to recreate the nativity scene in a Bethlehem stable. The crib, with the Holy Family, Wise Men, shepherds, and animals, remains a key Christmas tradition in Catholic regions, while hemispheric differences place summer picnics and gatherings in the Southern Hemisphere.
A child reflects on Leerie the lamplighter aloud as evening falls. The lantern bearer climbs the street with ladder and lamp, lighting doors for neighbors while imagining a future of helping others and guiding a child.
A pair of Christmas wish letters from Christi Terrell and Shawn Sanders ask Santa for specific toys. Christi requests a Barbie Friendship Plane and a Baby Alive with a possible buggy. Shawn lists a Put Put Train Table, Hopie Horse, jeep, drill, wood toy box, and a red motorcycle, noting his family for Christmas Eve at Grandma Sanders.
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