Gift Bearers Around the World in Epiphany Folklore
The article surveys gift bringers in various Catholic and European traditions. It notes the Magi’s Epiphany visit through Spain and other regions, and mentions Befana in Italy, Babouska in Russia, Christkind in Germany, and Polish and Hungarian customs, detailing how these figures are linked to knack for delivering presents to children.
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Santa Claus
America
Spain
Bethlehem
Christkind
The Night Rover Tricks Santa For Christmas
A playful Christmas tale where Rover the dog dreams of gifts and outwits Santa. Santa’s failed attempt to reward Rover leads to a humorous chase as Rover dives toward the eight reindeer. Children Sally and Tommy wake to see Rover’s unusual present on Christmas morning.
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Sally
Tommy
Rover
Santa
Santa Claus
Salley
True Christmas Story Told By Doctor In African Tent
Doctor Young shares the Christmas tale with Caumba in a jungle tent. The scene centers on a manger as the doctor explains Jesus birth, God’s plan, and the spirit of giving to the needy as the true gift of Christmas.
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Doctor Young
Africa
Caumba
Jesus
Mary
Joseph
Little Caumba
Chilren
Soap flakes make good Christmas snow
The article explains using soap flakes mixed with warm water to create fluffy soap snow for decorating a Christmas tree. It describes steps to whip the mixture until smooth and fluffy and spread it over branches, noting it won’t melt if prepared properly. It also suggests sprinkling artificial glittering snow for extra sparkle.
Lanark High to Host Christmas Party and Dance
Lanark High School will hold its annual Christmas party in the high school gym on Wednesday December 20. The party for students and parents begins at 7 30 PM with refreshments. the public dance follows at 8 30 PM featuring the Jimmy Marvin Orchestra of Morrison.
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Lanark High School
Jimmy Marvin
Morrison
America’s Christmas customs through history and lore
A compact survey traces how American culture shaped Christmas traditions from Clement Clarke Moore’s poem to popular songs and carols. It notes mistletoe’s Celtic and Druids connections, its parasitic growth on common trees, and its festive ritual use in historic celebrations.
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Clement Clarke Moore
St. Nichoas
Spea Ieces
Europe
America
Karkantzari fears and Greek Christmas legends
The article describes Greek Christmas beliefs about the Karkantzari gremlins who roam villages between Christmas and Epiphany and fear burned leather from festive fires. It also notes the Greek ritual using holy water and basil to banish them. A Swiss tale adds a milk and spoon superstition tied to Mary and Joseph’s visit during midnight mass.
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Arkantzari
Fulton Radiator Shop Ad Listing Services
Fulton Illinois radiator shop advertises cleaning and repairing front end alignment wheel balancing by Sebert Dykstra proprietor. phone 5112.
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Fulton
Sebert Dykstra
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