Christmas reflections on faith and giving
A long meditation on Christmas as a time for prayer, charity, and harmony. It cites Saint Francis and Henry Van Dyke, urging reflection on love, forgiveness, and helping the less fortunate. The passage ends with best wishes for a merry Christmas and a happy New Year.
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Gifts To The Magi And Their Timeless Symbols
A reflective piece on the biblical gifts of gold frankincense and myrrh presented as symbols of kingship priesthood and healing. It notes Melchior Caspar and Balthasar and invites sharing these values amid Christmas reflections.
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Christmas Eve carols shaped by English tradition
The article traces the origins of Christmas carols on Christmas Eve to England where watchmen once patrolled singing carols. It notes the evolution of the term into a broader label for town bands and street musicians who perform on the eve and nearby nights, a custom that influenced modern practice in many regions.
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Magic of Christmas Lingers for Children Awaiting Santa
In many communities the season is marked by late night and early morning holiday activity. The magic of Christmas centers on memories of Christmas Eve and the anticipation of Santa Claus arriving with gifts on Xmas morning for children.
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Babson on Security and Freedom in a Welfare State Era
The writer critiques the Democratic landslide and a shift toward security over freedom. He argues welfare policies raise taxes, deter private investment, and erode civic responsibility while warning of a slow surrender of freedoms and a future loss of economic regularity. He laments growing dependence on government and calls for individual responsibility within a republic.
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Farm Outlook Warns of 1959 Farm Income Slump
Washington outlook experts forecast 1959 farm income down 5 to 10 percent as costs rise and prices fall. Surplus crops, especially wheat and feed grains, carry into next year despite CCC efforts. Hog, grain, dairy, and poultry prices likely drop while costs rise by about one billion dollars.
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Farm Consultants
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