Ancient Christmas Festivals Become Modern Festive Traditions
The article traces Christmas roots from Solstice pagan rites to Christian practices. It notes December 25 birth of Jesus, Roman Saturn and Mithras festivals, and the adoption of trees, gift giving, carols, decorations, and the Christ Mass name. Saint Nicholas and Santa Claus appear as gift icons. Christmas trees, wreaths, holly, and festive colors are tied to longer traditions.
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Coffee and heart health after a heart attack
Dr Allan Bruckhem advises a reader with a recent heart attack on caffeine. One to two cups daily likely safe, but seven to eight is risky. Consider other caffeine sources and disclose intake to your physician for proper assessment. Write with questions to Dr Bruckhem.
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Across and Down Puzzle Clues From A Fragmented Grid
A scrambled list of crossword like clues covers across and down entries with varied wordplay and partial phrases. The puzzle includes a mix of astronomy, language puns, and named entities such as Capo and Capone and hints to phonetic or cryptic style clues, all presented in a single grid fragment.
Dear Billy Graham Secret Affair Challenge
A reader asks why a secret workplace affair is wrong, insisting on attraction to a colleague. The response warns that illicit relationships bring deceit and pain, urges immediate cessation, repentance, and turning to Christ for forgiveness and strength to protect family and life.
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