Christmas and civilization rise with the Christ spirit
The essay proclaims Christmas as the festival of birth and charity, linking Jesus to civilizing progress. It praises generosity, women's emancipation, education, and peaceful reform as outcomes of the Christ spirit that permeates homes, schools, streets, and laws, urging ongoing kindness year round.
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Aarable
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Gladstoke
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Santa Barbara
California
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Edmund Burke
Grass Valley Christmas Santa Claus tradition endures
In Grass Valley California a long running Christmas tradition brings gifts to every child. Inspired by Mrs Hansen, a prior invalid, the town now distributes items from students and donors on donation day. Students bring items from home and wagons filled with food and toys are gathered for those most in need.
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United States
Grass Valley
Cal
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Fiwenty
Hanson
Otteka
Tha
Witte
Nine day Mexican Christmas wanderings feature pinatas and gifts
The article describes a nine night Mexican Christmas tradition where families host guests each evening. Wanderers knock at doors in each room seeking shelter and are admitted to the largest room for foods and drinks. On Christmas Eve a pinata or olla is used for games and presents fall to the floor.
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Mexico
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Jesus
Xhelwr
United States
Lili
Christmas Spirit and the Season of Kindness
The text extols Christmas as a time of kindness and love inspired by Christ. It urges open hearted friendliness, charitable deeds, and maintaining the spirit of hope and peace beyond the holiday to honor the birth and message of the Savior.
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