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Traditions of Hanukkah and Christmas in a childhood memory
The author recalls holiday customs from childhood including a New Hivoc home, baking cookies, popcorn strings, a Midnight Mass at St. Marys Church, pine-scented altars, and family gatherings. The piece blends Jewish and Christian traditions with vivid, personal detail of family life in Elyria, Carlisle Township, and community rituals.
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Fiddler
Christiatas
Hanukkah
East River Street
Elyria
Black River
West Ridge Road
Carlisle Township
St. Marys Church
Fourth Street