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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 23, 1976
Page
5
Sean dreams of Santa and a guiding Christmas Ghost who grants one wish. They fly to Santa’s workshop, deliver toys, and learn sharing when one boy’s toys are kept for others. Sean then helps the Gray family, discovering he can spread Christmas joy by giving.
A collection of Christmas cookie recipes is shared including Lace Roll-Ups and Mincemeat Candied Cherry tarts with detailed steps and yield. The piece also features Diane Baumbach, a social worker, discussing holiday low mood caused by loneliness, isolation, and the pressure of family expectations during Christmas.
A psychologist describes why people become low in spirits during holidays and how unmet needs fuel the mood. She suggests accepting feelings, seeking meaningful contact, and meeting needs like care and safety. Professional help is advised if mood becomes unmanageable.
The article offers tips for transplanting a living Christmas tree after the holidays. Choose a planting spot away from the house, dig a hole twice the root ball size, mix in organic material, backfill so the ball is slightly exposed, keep it straight, mulch to protect roots, and delay fertilizer until spring. This becomes a long term family tree with simple postholiday care.
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