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Newspaper
Sterling Script
Location
Sterling, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Dec 18, 1953
Page
3
Hans and I recount Christmas in Holland with church services, dawn carol singing, and a Saint Nicholas visit. Children leave shoes or baskets for gifts and a horse is fed. naughty children receive switches. Merry Christmas to all.
Vera Musgrave reflects on the fame of St. Nicholas evolving into Santa Claus, tracing customs in Belgium, Holland, and America, and contrasts gift giving with the true meaning of Christmas. She emphasizes Christmas as light, love, and God's gift, urging readers to remember its spiritual meaning amid holiday rush.
A short Christmas poem recounts the night before Christmas with Mary, Joseph, and the newborn Christ child. The piece emphasizes the nativity scene and conveys the shared Christian greeting of Christmas Day.
Students and faculty share varied views on what Christmas means to them from gift giving and joy to helping others and family traditions. Answers highlight happiness, faith, and community spirit during the holiday season.
A historical look at Christmas carols from ancient chants to modern tunes. Saint Francis of Assisi popularized live nativity singing, Mystery Plays spread carol tradition, Puritans banned them briefly, and 19th century revival revived community carol singing with enduring favorites.
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