Christmas Waits Sing Traditional Carols in Cities
The piece recalls revived Christmas waits roaming from house to house singing beloved carols. It notes classics like Hark the Herald Angels Sing and O Little Town of Bethlehem, plus historic tunes dating to Anglo Norman days and Nahum Tate’s 1703 Song of the Angels.
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Anta Claus
Angela
Bethlehem
Nahum Tate
Britain
Herald Angels
Christ
Herald Angles
A Lesson In Christmas Spirit From a Hoarders Wish
A mother recalls buying two harmonicons for two hungry boys after a harsh store encounter. She sees the boys’ gratitude, and the saleswoman forgives her scolding, learning a lesson about generosity and Christmas spirit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
CeCe Ee
Jack Robinson
Tuning Up For Christmas in New York Times verse
A long festive poem describes winter storms and holiday gift lists. It lists items for all ages and roles from nurses to children, celebrating the town transformed into Santa Claus street by snowy scenes and holiday cheer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York Evening Sun
Santa Claus Street
Elizabdeth Newport Hepburn
New York Times
Christmas Morning Confrontation in Versailles
In 1681 Paris Dufresnay awakens to a vision in disguise a working woman bearing a heavy basket and begging 17 livres. He promises gifts, learns the woman is betrothed, and a royal purse and appointment arrive from M Ribot. He vows love as they plan to please their abbe benefactor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. Dufresnay
Monsieur
Dufresnay
Tle
Mademoiselle
Versailles
Paris
M. Ribot
Louis
W. R. van Deusen
New York Evening Sun
A Christmas Prayer for Children and Hope
A reflective Christmas prayer asks for God to bless hungry hearts and empty hands with a radiant day. It calls for fitting words, tender courage, and the return of faith carried by children whose simple hearts keep ancient hope alive.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paradise
Earth
Blank Verse At Homes Stir Neighbors
Mrs. Jones and Mrs. Robinson clash but attend each other's At Homes. Mrs. Robinson says Johnny recites poetry and Mr. Robinson declines. Mrs. Jones insists Johnny’s recital sounds poetic, while Mr. Robinson remains unimpressed.
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Mrs. Jones
Mrs. Robinson
Johnny
Mr. Robinson
Uttle Johnny
Silent Bridegroom Spawns Grievances in Local Comedy
A stage quarrel centers on Mrs. Gabbles who believes her husband Mr. Gabbles became deaf to spite her. The exchange highlights tension in a spirited domestic farce while characters navigate communication gaps and personal grudges.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mrs. Gabbles
Mr. Gabbles
Large Office Force Shields Financier From Interruption
A financier explains he maintains a sizable staff to prevent outside distractions. His executive secretary handles no such role, revealing the staff serves the boss rather than administrative duties.
Circus joke prompts woodcut sawdust gag
A speaker recalls offering a wife in a cottage a new joke about traveling with a circus. The gag involves being given a saw to cut wood and the sawdust reminding him of circus rings.
Beehive Payday and Punned Pleasantries
A compact humor column presents quick one liners and quips about rain signs, a bee business sting, family banter, and playful misfires. The bits include a jokey exchange on rain foretelling shopping, a dab at a bee business scam, advice to speak well, marital tease about a partner, a fretful baby remark, doctor banter, beetle variety note, porch lantern mishap, and a light jab at health.
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Trafic
Jessie
Jim
Robert Meltz
Crawford
Crabshaw
the Lamb
Rexal
N.S
Bell
Luxury
High Point Milling Co
Mr. Farmer
N. C
Public Service C
Main High Point
N.C
Morris
High Point Morris Plan Co
Bank of Commerce
T. Kirkman
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