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Newspaper
Wellington Leader
Location
Wellington, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 21, 1972
Page
10
Bible passage recounts Caesar Augustus census causing Joseph and Mary to travel to Bethlehem where Mary gives birth to Jesus in a manger due to no room at the inn. Letter snippets show children writing Santa with requests for toys. The text mixes religious narrative with holiday letters from youngsters.
A montage of child letter requests to Santa includes Debbie Kennedy asking for a radio and a doll, Bobby Harper Dylan wants a horn, blocks, and a drum, Romano Saldana seeks a Barbie and bike and more, Letticia Guerra requests a crying doll and book, Vanessa Thomas a doll and telephone, and Lisa Hartman a Baby Keds and manicure set.
The word wassail derives from Anglo Saxon Weshal meaning good health. It started as a toast before drinking and later evolved into a drinking song in common usage.
A historical note explains galanty shows as old Christmas pantomimes using magic lanterns to project silhouettes. It traces how early lanterns were household staples with colored slides and notes their nostalgic appeal despite television.
The article notes that mistletoe is seldom used in church decorations due to its pagan associations and its historical link to Druid symbolism.
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