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Newspaper

Sumner Gazette

Location

Sumner, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Dec 22, 1966

Page

13

Metamorphosis of Santa Claus in Christmas Cards

A 1989 card shows Santa evolving from St Nicholas in blue robes and a horse to a red suit and reindeer. The piece traces Santa’s Dutch origins, adoption in America, and cultural spread, noting Clement Moore’s poem helped popularize Saint Nick. It adds practical tips for holiday lighting and decoration.

Sante Tams St Nichols Jetty St Nek Cift St. Nicholas Claus Beneva Santa Claus Saina Nikolaas Encyclopedia Americana Europe Childen St. Checked Tess Norcross Holland New World Clement C. Moore Santa Saint Nick

Christmas toy safety and Santa imagery in holiday era records

A fragmented review discusses Christmas imagery, Santa figures, reindeer, sleighs, and toy durability. It notes colorful depictions, a shift in costumes, and the need for durable construction to prevent breakage, emphasizing safe materials and finished edges for children's toys.

No Wandering Hazards Warn Children About Icicles

A hazy notice warns that metallic icicles pose danger to children. It states they can cause serious harm or poisoning if touched or ingested and urges caution around icy eaves and snow sprays.

Christmas customs in the Dominican Republic

The article notes Christmas remains a religious holiday in the Dominican Republic. Families celebrate with a Christmas Eve mass and a festive dinner. Carols fill the streets as Santa Claus grows in popularity through trade with the United States, while children still receive gifts on January 6.

Dominican Republic United States

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