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Newspaper
Whitewright Sun
Location
Whitewright, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 25, 1969
Page
8
A reflective exhortation on Christmas68 urging individuals to embody brotherhood and service beyond charity. It urges personal acts of kindness, reconciliation, and love, citing early American Christmas music by Charles Wesley and Edmund Sears to illustrate enduring festive spirit.
A survey traces carol origins from 13th century England to 19th century classics like Silent Night. It notes anonymous early English carols, macaronic texts, the first printed collection in 1521, and revival after 1660. It mentions Adeste Fideles, Hark the Herald Angels Sing, Joy to the World, and Silent Night with Mohr and the legend of its creation.
The Christmas tree likely spread from Germany to America, with roots tied to Egypt where palm trees were linked to monthly sprouts. German writers note the tree by 1605, and Prince Albert popularized it in England for Queen Victoria's daughter.
A note on how light links Christmas’ meaning from old bonfires to modern electric decorations. An Irish legend says a candle in the window on Christmas Eve guides Christ as he wanders the earth seeking a welcome.
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