Glimpes of the Nativity from Dr. Matthew Simpson
The sermon reflects on the birth of Christ as described by angels announcing glad tidings to all people not only Jews. It notes heavenly hosts singing Glory to God in the highest and emphasizes three outcomes: divine glory, universal peace, and goodwill among men. The speaker cites biblical figures like Adam Eve David Elijah Moses and prophets witnessing the birth.
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Daniel
Christ
Shea
Adam
Eve
David
Elijah
Moses
God
Matthew Simpson
Christmas Legends Across Europe in Folk Tradition
A Bosnian tale speaks of the sun leaping in the heavens while stars dance, bringing peace to mountains and forests. Polish belief has Jacob’s ladder between earth and sky, Austria lights for a cautious Christ Child, and north German tables glow for the Virgin Mary. Shakespeare notes a season of wholesomeness with night birds singing and spirits kept at bay.
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Poland
Austria
North
Germany
Virgin Mary
The Beautiful Bethlehem Bells Poem Fragment
A fragmentary verse by Frank L. Stanton describes the Beautiful Bethlehem bells ringing over cities and hills to bring peace and joy. The poem recalls a tender morning light, the spread of a glorious tale, and a universal melody in memory.
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Bethiehem
Bethlehem
Calvary Cross
Delis
Birth of Christ Observed on December 25 Finalized in Fifth Century
The article notes early Christians celebrated Jesus birth at various dates across centuries. It records attempts from January to September including for the Jewish Passover and tabernacles, with the 25th of December becoming the common date by the fifth century as reported by the Pittsburgh Dispatch.
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Christ
Pittsburgh
Dispatch
Old Anglo-Norman Carol Toast At Wassail
A fragment of a medieval wassail song urging guests to drink and offer Christmas cheer. It calls for generosity to the poor, condemns the wicked, and invokes the host’s toast to celebrate the day with wine and fellowship.
To Make a True Christmas for the Lonely and Poor
A Christmas message urges giving to the lonely and needy not just the near and dear. It reminds that the first Christmas gift was for the poor and emphasizes finding someone with no one else to share in the holiday.
Christmas Traditions From Switzerland Through Saints Day
Yuletide customs begin on December 6, anniversary of St Nicholas. Villages hold markets and fairs as children receive presents from St Nicholas in some districts. Christmas Day becomes central to Yale season with the Christkindli replacing Santa in many areas, bringing a decorated tree and gifts.
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Switzerland
St. Nicholas
Santa’ Claus
Yale
Libertus
Christ
Christkindli
Santa
Christ Child
Christmas Feast and the Twelve Baskets
A reflective meditation on the feeding of the multitude, noting that a single boy’s basket becomes more once the Divine Lord blesses the scene. The piece links Christmas to abundance, beauty, and the spread of great religion and philosophy, using the twelve baskets as a symbol of lingering plenty.
A Wish for Santy with a Centipede and Octopus
A playful verse from the New York Sun imagines a wish for centipede stockings hung by the fireplace and an octopus Santy with eight arms to fill them, a humorous holiday thought in verse.
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New York Sun
Christmas Story of Peace and the Christ Child
Verse from a Philadelphia Public Ledger note recalls angels singing of peace on earth and the birth of Jesus. Rev Norman Van Pelt Levis reflects on shepherds, Bethlehem, and a hope that death is defeated. The piece urges living with duty, joy, and faith as Christmas bells ring.
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Norman van Pelt Levis
Philadelphia Public Ledger
Sacred Mistletoe and Druid Ceremonies of Winter
Describes ancient druid practices collecting mistletoe with a golden sickle at the winter solstice. Notes sacred oaks, priests and cures attributed to the plant, and the belief that evergreen decorations invite Sylvan spirits to shelter homes until spring.
Fragmented OCR reminiscence with a foreman figure
A garbled reminiscence describes a foreman figure and an incident where a worker urges help. The text references a humorous remark and a moment of intervention as the foreman struggles with a crowd and raises questions about saving someone.
Hall's Catarrh Medicine Ad Across Toledo 1886
Frank Jo Cheney sworn as senior partner of Ved Cheney & Co in Toledo pledges to pay one hundred dollars for any catarrh cure. Notarized December 6, 1886. Advertisement claims Hall's Catarrh Medicine works by affecting the blood and mucous surfaces with testimonials and free samples.
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State of Ohio
A. W. Gleason
Ice Heres & Co
Toledo
Ohio
Looks and Lies in a Railway Train Row
Question of Looks shows Marietta and Janet in a tense railway carriage after a fallout. Miairictue attempts peace while Janet snaps a sharp remark about looks and her mother. Janet warns of judgment on parental generosity.
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Marietta
Janet
Insulting remark tied to new house hot water claim
A quoted exchange mocks a wife as saying the new house has hot water. The counter claim asserts any house with her would have hot water, reflecting sensational gossip phraseology.
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Bink
Leave It to Her in Argument About Thunderbolt Remarks
A witty line notes that a husband may hurl thunderbolt arguments at his wife, yet she often counters with a quick, sharp retort after he finishes.
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Otter
Home Chemical Closet Co
S. 7Th St
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Ayork
Ian
Fletcher
Kerlin, Conn
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Evry
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