Legend of the Christmas Tree Origin in German Folklore
An old German tale credits St Wilfred with transforming forest Christmas rites in central Germany around 725. He and Prince Gregor convert the Thor worshippers after felling the thunder oak and planting a green fir tree to mark Christ’s birth, teaching the tribes to celebrate with a fir as a symbol of the day.
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Wilfred
Germany
Thor
Gregor
Phazel
Geismar
Wig
Grandbar
Judah
Christ
Municipal Christmas Tree Planned as Citywide Gift
The piece describes Chicago’s Municipal Christmas Festival plan to erect a city tree at Grant Park with community participation. It calls for cooperation between the festival association, city authorities, and South Park Commissioners, to stage a festival and related exercises on Christmas Eve. A later account recalls Washington’s Community Christmas event with a giant Norway spruce and a 1000-strong chorus at the Capitol, highlighting peace on earth and good will.
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Hero Aelult
Chicago
Municipal
Grant Pars
City of Chicago
South Park
Municipal Christmas Festival Association
South Park Commissioners
Capitol
Capitol Plaza
Washington
Marine Band
Prosperous New Year Promises Savings Growth at Peoples State Bank
The Peoples State Bank urges starting a savings habit in 1915 with easy account openings and no deposit limits. It promises security and independence, notes strong community service, and cites favorable crops, stable finances, and hopeful national prospects as basis for expected personal and national prosperity.
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Peoples State Bank
Tig Awell
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City
Sullivan Union
Sullivan
Indiana
George R. Dutton
J. T. Akin
Rh. W. Akin
John T. Hays
James M. Sinclair
W. N. Thompson
Will H. Hays
Jas. J. Durham
R. W. Akin
the Peoples State Bank
Southwest Corner Square
Sullivan, Indiana
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