Christmas Change Of Heart In Office Tale
In a 1923 Western Newspaper Union piece Ann, known as the hard-boiled, reconciles with Beatrice after sending an insulting Christmas gift. Beatrice thanks her on the street and asks for love and companionship instead, prompting Ann to confess a new understanding of Christmas and pledge her affection.
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Beatrice
Ann
Hlow
Sadie
Bea
R—Cc. F. Wadsworth
Western Newspaper Union
Ireland Hunts Wrens Day After Christmas
Boxing Day in Ireland features the hunting of the wren a centuries old custom where groups of boys with blackened faces sing for small coins. They travel from house to house in their district collecting alms for a communal village celebration later that day. The practice embodies Christmas hospitality and ends in a sizable local celebration thanks to the collected funds.
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Ireland
St. Stephen's
Good Jobs at Christmas Time
John and Mary, a high school teacher and his wife with five children, send almost all Christmas money to charity. Their relatives receive small notes explaining the gifts funded relief and bills. The family soon realizes that these acts of giving become a deeper, real gift.
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Mary
John
Isabel
Thomas
Christmas Robe Reminder Ties Dad To Family Hustle
A father's holiday rest is scarce as he stays busy hustling to provide for his family, leaving little time for lounging in a Christmas robe.
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Father
Noise from the twins at night raises concern
A dialogue notes two twins crying loudly at night, with one person asking Pat if they cause noise and another replying that each twin cries so loudly that the other cannot be heard.
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Pat
Christmas Candles and Shared Illumination
A Christmas reflection notes how lit candles from the tree extend light to taller candles on shelves and tables, sharing the festive glow. The sentiment comes from C. G. Hazard and was distributed by Western Newspaper Union in 1928.
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C. G. Hazard
Western Newspaper Union
Optimist notes Christmas rush would strain July shop season
The observer imagines the holiday shopping surge becoming more awkward if Christmas fell on July 25, suggesting peak demand timing impacts retail spaces and consumer behavior.
It Takes Courage
A wry remark on diplomacy and finance ranks courage with prudent speculation at the exchange counter. The quip frames the diplomat as someone who answers needs with measured optimism amid market chatter.
Postvan Spreads Holiday Cheer To All
A brief note praises the postvan for distributing holiday cheer, suggesting merriment would be ample if everyone matched its spirit and effort.
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