History of Christmas Customs Explored in Clermont Courier
The article traces Christmas traditions from greenery origins in Roman and Greek customs to the St Francis Creche and the rise of Christmas cards. It covers Santa Claus origins from St Nicholas, PoInsettias from Dr Joel Poinsett, and the creation of Christmas caroling as a living Nativity tradition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Saturn
Currier and Ives
Nationwide Mutual Insurance
Columbus
Ohio
ST. Nicholas and Santa
Santa Claus
St. Nicholas
St.Nick
Asia Minor
Greece
Holland
Russia
Belgium
Scandinavia
Santa
Clement Moore
New York
Thomas Nast
Joel Poinsett
Charleston
S.C
U.S
Mexico
Central America
Creche
St. Francis of
Assisi
St. Francis
Greccia
Italy
Mary
Joseph
The Wondrous Story Cantata At Batavia Evangelical
Christmas Eve program at Batavia Evangelical United Brethren Church features a cantata The Wondrous Story by the senior choir directed by Mrs David Branch Carl Ungelhuem leads the pageant with primary through junior departments Mrs Sue Disney Mrs Mary Bisantz Mrs Mabel Miller and Don Ungelhuem soloists Rose Ann Hahn at organ Neal Bissantz and William McCormick in charge of lighting Rev Richard Wadile offers a brief devotional and explains the annual purpose with proceeds for Benevolent Homes public invited to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Batavia
David Branch
Carl Ungelhuem
Sue Disney
Mary Bissantz
Mabel Miller
Don Ungelhuem
Rose Ann Hahn
Neal Bissantz
William McCormick
Richard Wadile
Christmas Thoughtful Notes From Clough Heights
Christmas thoughts emphasize keeping Christ in Christmas and spreading peace and goodwill. News items mention John Kinzel of St Petersburg in a hospital after an accident, visits by families to Memphis Naval Air Station, and local Christmas decorations and a revival at Clough Pike Baptist Church led by Rev Walter St Clair.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christ
John Kinzel
St. Petersburg
Fla
Florida
Christ Hospital
Edward Kanzel
Margaret Miller
Batavia Pike
Dle Rd
Robert
Memphis Naval Air Station
Alberta of Rich
Clough Pike Baptist Church
South
Walter St. Clair
Expressing gratitude for kindness after bereavement
The Friedman family thanks friends and associates for expressions of sympathy shown during their bereavement following the death of Dr. Alvin Friedman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alvin Friedman
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The
Clermont Courier
England
Europé
St. Boniface
Germany
Odin
Julius I
Rome
Louis Prang
Roxbury
Mass
Prang
Clough Heights
Mrs. Jessie Motzer
Jessie Motzer
David's
Robert Dickson
Harry Dunn
Smith Hughes
Mariemont
Riddle Rd
Jolly Sam's
W. Main
Buxton
Nash Pharmacy
Main ST
Sheriff's Dept
Donald Watson
Merry Christmas
Holman Motors
Batavia, Ohio
Auxier Gas
Bachelier Construction Company
Amelia
W. Main St
Clermont National Bank
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