Christmas Eve Hearts and Santa Bring Joy to Two Families
Agnes Smallwood’s failed romance on Christmas Eve ends when Rob Roy arrives injured near her home and they vow to wed. In Smithville, the Smallwoods create a magical Christmas morning for their nieces and nephews, showing that Christmas spirit carries through.
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Gnees Lowden
Rob Roy
Agnes
Rob
Smithville
Santa
Santa Claus
Smallwood
Mr. Smallwood
John
Mrs. Smallwood
Western Newspaper Union
Origin of Christmas Cards in 1846 Origins
The article notes Sir Henry Cole originated Christmas cards in 1846 and Joseph Crandall published the first cards. About 1,009 cards were sold in the first year, with the idea then spreading to other countries and now millions are sold annually.
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Sir Henry Cole
Joseph Crandall
Christmas Renewal For Old Partners In West Mine Tale
Two aging partners Doug and Lon share memories and grudging humor in a Chicago tenement on Christmas Eve. They quarrel over lean fortunes and Olive Mary’s absence until Jes Mary returns with a revelation from Big Bill West: a ranch and a mine restoration promise. The trio embraces a joyous Christmas finale.
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Doug
Len
Lon
Jes
Mary
Doug Fairpanks
Lon Chaney
Agin
North Shore Drive
South Wabash
Chicago
Ragamuffin
Palm Beach
Jake
Santa Claus
Bill West
Arizona
Big Bill West
Western Newspaper Union
Christmas Day Reflections From Anne Campbell
A Christmas meditation notes how faith brings peace amid loneliness for those mourning loved ones. The poem recalls angels, starry journeys, and the promise of reunion beyond an empty chair on Christmas Day.
The First Carol Remembered Bethlehem Singers
Historians recall the first carol as the angels singing over Bethlehem praising God on high and peace to men on earth, a starlit meadow moment echoed in Christmas lore.
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Bethlehem
Christmas a Day of Gratitude Observed in County
The note praises Christmas as a day for simple pleasures and gratitude for blessings provided by Providence. It emphasizes gratitude and devotional reflection associated with the holiday season.
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Jack
Dad
W. D. Pennypacker
James Lewis Haus
Furnace Crik
Hein
Montana
Anne Campbell
Chicago Daily News
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