Origin of the Christmas Tree Across Eras and Lands
A survey of legends and customs traces the Christmas tree from German Luther tale to St. Winifred lore, Egyptian date palm practice, Jewish Chanukah, Greek Feast of Lights, Roman Bacchus symbols, and a papal Thirteenth Century myth. It notes Germany first decorated with gifts, English adoption under Victoria, and American adoption with German emigration.
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Florence Stonebaker
Martin Luther
Luther
St. Winifred
Christ Child
Bacchus
Christ
Germany
America
Indiana
Christmas Eve Dinner Dominates European Festivities
The article describes elaborate Christmas Eve meals across Europe with weeks of preparation. Homes fill with cakes cookies pastries breads and ornate icings while stores close for extended holidays. Fish soups vegetables and festive roasts follow the main dinner for Christmas day.
Christmas Customs Across Nations Embrace Varied Traditions
The article notes diverse Christmas observances worldwide. Lithuanians keep a solemn mood with customs like spreading hay to recall the manger where Jesus was born. In some regions nativity scenes replace trees and Spain sees celebrations on Christmas Eve and the following day with festive activities.
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Christ
Spain
First Christmas Card Issued in 1843 Revealed
A London Star writer notes a Christ mas Picture Book from the Victoria and Albert Museum shows the first Christmas card issued in 1843. It was printed for Sir Henry Cole, first director of the South Kensington Museum, and features other era works from Cologne ivory reliefs to modern woodcuts by Eric Grill.
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Victoria and Albert Museum
London Star
Sir Henry Cole
South Kensington Museum
Cologne
Eric Grill
Local News Highlights from December 7 1893 Democrat
Mrs Dr Councill visits Elk Park then returns. Miss Bina Green leaves for Statesville. John H Councill to work at Charlotte Observer. Sad notes include the death of W S Farthing's little son and Mrs D T Ward. King and Gray Hotel Blowing Rock sold for 2500. C J Cottrell to move to Deerfield. Allen A Adams dies at Yerger aged 86. Morganton endures a 45000 fire early morning 13th.
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Democrat
Dr. Councill
Elk Park
Bina
L. L. Green
Statesville
John H. Councill
Charlotte Observer
W. S. Farthing
King and Gray Hotel
Blowing Rock
Court House
L. W. Estes
Brady
Charlotte
H. C. Martin
D. T. Ward
Jean Gales
Oakwood
Raleigh
C. J. Cottrell
Deerfield
John Elrod
Kerley
Cooks Gap
New River
T. P. Adams
Yerger
Allen A. Adams
John Adams
France
Allen Adams
Morganton
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Boone Drug Company
Renall
Europe
Santa Claus
Farmers Hardware
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