The Christmas Story and Its Pagan Roots Across Cultures
An exploration of Christmas origins shows the holiday grew from pagan and Saturnalia traditions, later purified by early Christians. The piece traces customs like trees, candles, gifts, carols, Knecht Ruprecht, and regional rites from Europe to Alaska, emphasizing the syncretic evolution of Christmas as a global festival.
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Judea
California
Egypt
Rome
Claudius
Senate
Strasburg
Ansgar
England
France
Santa Claus
Christchild
Germany
Knecht Ru
Belgium
Alaska
Herod
Bethlehem
Europe
Jwl
Golstice
Thor
Executor Appointed for Thomas Robinson Estate in Clermont
Otis Robinson has been duly appointed and qualified as executor of the estate of Thomas Robinson of Clermont county Ohio deceased. Dated October 27 1913. W A Joseph probate judge. H L Britton attorney.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jeremiah Fitzwater
Harry Buckingham
Clermont County
Ohio
W. A. Joseph
J.R Woodliet
Thomas M. Robinson
Otis Robinson
Thomas _Robinson
H. L. Britton
Appointment of administratrix for Artis Y. Fitzwater estate
Notice announces Lourretta F. Fitzwater appointed and qualified as administratrix of the estate of Artis Y. Fitzwater, late of Clermont County Ohio, deceased. Dated October 20, with probate court proceeding handled by the Clermont County Probate Judge and attorney.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Artis Y. Fitzwater
Lourretta F. Fitzwater
Artiszwater
Clermont
County
Ohio
Joadifs
Clermont Sane
Ief
Novizts
Appointment of Addie Widmeyer as Administratrix
Probate notice states Addie Widmeyer is duly appointed and qualified as administratrix of the estate of Thomas Widmeyer, deceased, late of Clermont County. Dated October 18, Probate Judge A. L. Britton, attorney.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas Widmeyer
Addie Widmeyer
Clermont County
A. L. Britton
Notice of Settlement in Ohio Probate Court
State of Ohio Clermont County Probate Court notes that several administrators executors guardians trustees and assignees have filed accounts for settlement. Hearing set for Thursday December 11 1913 with time for exceptions. Names include John Watk guardian of Aes Autchinson and witham guardian of William Branaugh among others.
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Court of Common Pleas
Clermont County
Ohio
William H. Barron
Ella Barron
William Harron
William Ai. Barron
Ella Arron
Daniel Barron
D. Kearns
Louis Hicks
Novité
Onio
Aes
Autchinson
P. Witham
William Branaigh
John Watk
Widenee Jams
of Eaeilliams
Inistratri
Tate
Charles J. Potted
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NEW Arista
Town Hall
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Kate Erion
Intelli
Talion
Infantry
Lieut
J. B. Scott
Batavia, Ohio
Matos
Attorneys AT Law
Roudelush
Bina
Apie
G. A. Frasier
Easier
Caiec
Court Batavia
Ohie
Ely
Jena
Clermont House
Batavia
O. P. Griffith
Clayton & Nichols
SilviTe & Nichols
LAW
Batatis
Courier Bullnding
Bell End Citizens' Telephone
A. B. Nichols
H. L. Nichols
Atchols & Nichols, Attorneys-At-Law
Hamilton Building
Juéa
Battavia Ohin
Bagby
B T. David
John Morris
Swanson Rheumatic Cure CO
Lake Street
Foleys Fiekes
Uopyrlys
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