Christmas Memories Through Time and War in History
A fragmented reminiscence traces Christmas as a memorable, long tradition across eras from wartime to peacetime. The piece recalls festive rituals, nostalgic verses, and personal anecdotes, noting how simple acts and gifts shaped holiday meaning for families and communities. It references past events, places, and figures, evoking a historically rich Christmas spirit amid changing times.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sirris
Shurst Nsik Tang
Ima Fee Iccal
Candlelight Cheer Caps New Year Festivities
A festive candlelight scene features Bright Yuletide décor and cheer as Candice and others prepare treats and decorations for a New Year celebration. Candies and edible ornaments add color to the festive display.
Christmas greenery and holly lore across ages
The article recalls Teutonic and Saxon beliefs about evergreens and mistletoe at Yuletide, noting that kissing under mistletoe yielded a berry for each kiss. It mentions greenery in manor houses and York Minster, and traces greenery use in London streets from 1444 along with legends about holly, including the crown of thorns association.
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Yuletide
York Minster
London
Fire safety for sitters during holidays from AIA
The American Insurance Association advises homeowners to brief sitters on fire procedures. In case of fire, children must be evacuated immediately and no one may re-enter the burning building. If in a one family area, the sitter should go to the nearest neighbor for help.
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American Insurance Association
Holly wreaths and their bloodlike berries
The idea of making holly wreaths came from His Crown as the berries resembled drops of blood. Today holly wreaths with glistening green leaves and contrasting berries stand as one of our most distinctive holiday decorations.
Fire safety note for residents and babysitters
A directive urges neighbors to call the fire department when a fire is detected in an apartment. It advises babysitters and children to evacuate immediately on Thursday, December 22, 1966 and alert a superintendent or patrolman if possible to trigger a fire alarm.
Paint the Door for a Bright Christmas Entrance
Improve your holiday display by painting the front door and foyer. A fresh coat brightens the threshold and creates a gleaming backdrop for Christmas decorations.
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Seeremer
Gmnlors
Natweer
Great
Rrigan
Rin Trerember
Amennaurance Association
Christad
Gordon - Harriet
Ramona
Esther
Pearl
4Steads
Merry Christmas
Peoples Natural Gas
Sumner
Iowa
Karen's Beauty Salon
First National Bank
Leo P. Winks
Ki, W. Heyer
Paul M. Sorg
Leo Meal4hr
Alfred More Reid Giese
Sully Haam
Mary Nackh
May Wilkue
Ana Whitepord
Jane Henniges
Mahilyn Hlogk
MI & Mrs
August Wolifgram
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