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Newspaper
Stamford American
Location
Stamford, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 27, 1973
Page
9
The article notes that Christmas tree traditions span back to Druids and ancient Rome, but the first American Christmas tree was introduced in 1847 marking a notable point in U S holiday customs.
In Wooster Ohio August Imgard a 21 year old immigrant introduced the Christmas tree to America. The story recounts his motive to honor family and bring Bavarian tradition to the new world. The piece urges adults to reclaim Christmas meaning adding significance for all ages.
The article describes Barcelona celebrating King’s Day on January 6 with Three Kings delivering gifts by ship then parading through the city. Shoppers crowd streets until midnight buying gifts and treats as stores send kings in costume to distribute packages. A separate child letter asks Santa for a electric gun Evil Canivel an electric football doll and cash register with a baby doll suitcase and talking phone for Christmas.
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