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Newspaper
Stamford American
Location
Stamford, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 27, 1973
Page
8
Two boys Chad and Todd Spitzer write Santa Claus detailing Christmas wishes. They request gifts including a bicycle football suit shirts pants and other clothing and express eagerness for Christmas Eve arrival.
The text traces Christmas carols and hymns from the 4th century to today, noting carols as folk songs reflecting diverse cultures and hymns as songs of praise. It cites St. Augustine and St. Ambrose, and observes the enduring simplicity and sincerity of favored pieces. A playful aside mentions gift desires from a child.
A Christmas meditation urges personal acts of kindness beyond charity. It calls all people to embrace Christ's meaning of brotherhood and love, forget grievances, and show love through small and large deeds to help the less fortunate.
Caroling varies by country with many customs. Bagpipe accompaniment appears in Italy, England gives gifts to carolers, and Americans often receive refreshments. Star-singers, named for the pole bearing a lighted star, is a common group term across nations.
The article notes the Christmas tree likely originated in Egypt with a palm spray of 12 shoots used there. It cites German writers mentioning the tree as early as 1605 and records Prince Albert introducing the tree to England for Queen Victoria's daughter.
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