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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 22, 1965
Page
4
An editorial style piece traces how December 25 became Christmas and surveys pagan roots and evolving customs. It notes Yule logs, holly, mistletoe, and early British celebrations, with shifts through Puritan bans and restorations, then outlines European and American influences on symbols, carols, and traditions.
Crawfordsville December report notes Duane McArtor was discharged from Veterans Hospital Iowa City Tuesday and is recuperating at home. The item lists several family visits and community Christmas activities including a Methodist Sunday School program with children and church volunteers.
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