Christmas rites across Europe depicted in old newspaper essay
A columnist contrasts Christmas customs in England Germany Lapland Norway Sweden and more. It describes English plate culture and somber mood in England, German Advent rituals with trees and gift verses, Lapland winter rites, Norwegian bird feeding and carols, Swedish hard cleaning and almond drink, Santa in Sweden, and extended Christmas celebrations through the twelfth night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lapland
North
Norway
Sweden
Santa Claus
England
Christmas customs around the world in Yuletide lore
From a Mary P. Pringle and Clara A. Urann piece, the article surveys how nations mark Christmas. Denmark keeps turkeys as geese with cake, Russia blends nativity with Goddess of the Sun traditions, and France leans to quiet celebration with festive cakes. Italy and Spain emphasize street songs and sociable merriment while America blends old world rites with lavish display.
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Spain
Sweden
England
Italy
New York
British Isles
Ireland
Alice
Denmark
Yuletide
Russia
France
America
Mariy Lands
Mary P. Pringle
Clara A. Urann
Phrase Confusion Over Pledge and Home Absence
A chatty exchange hints at a miscommunication about commitment to a food conservation pledge. One speaker notes signing the pledge, while the other questions why the plan fails when they cannot be home as promised. The fragment suggests tension over expectations and responsibility.
Man fears wedding more than tiger or bear, Chicago remarks
Lopez cites Jing Smilax as a pitiable spectacle when facing marriage while Gamboge notes boldness in other dangers. The discussion attributes fear to ancestral memories and compares dentist scares and dog ritual habits, concluding Smilax’s wedding fright is a peculiarly human trepidation with humorous tone.
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Jing Smilax
Lopez
Chicago News
Smilax
Gamboge
Stone
Tam
Poltroon
Jim Smilax
Paper hats and shoes from printed paper material
Paper asoes have been manufactured on a small scale in England. The paper is used for uppers and is printed, closely woven, similar to paper hats. Paper fiber is also used in making a cheap grade of imitation felt hats for men.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
England
Tasmanian Apples Flood London Market Amid Cold Storage Shortage
A large Tasmanian apple shipment arrived in London during an oversized home-grown fruit supply and a French fruit embargo lifting. With no cold-storage space, the apples had to be sold at market value, with cooking varieties going for as low as 62 cents a case.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
English Channel
Wrong Number Leads to Kiss By Wire Exchange
A telephone exchange turns comic as a caller asks for a kiss by wire provoking insult. the respondent replies the caller had the wrong number, ending the chatter with humorous miscommunication.
Amber Jewelry Genuine Test By Alcohol Soak
A quip explains testing amber by soaking in alcohol for a day. If genuine the amber disappears, a simple diagnostic used as a humorous explanation of validation.
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