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35778
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An encounter on a train with a stranger left him the owner of a coat seemingly tailored for him and a pocketful of dollars that seemed like pennies from heaven. From that meeting and gifts, Owen was taught this lesson: the best gifts aren’t always wrapped up in a box and bow.
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35636
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This tongue in cheek interview revealed challenges part of the North Pole’s daily operations, such as the CIA’s interception of mail from children perceived as threatening and elves moonlighting to make ends meet. With all the challenges, Ms. Claus assured the work was well worth it, considering the joy the gifts gave to children.
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16430
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When German immigrants came to the Piedmont in the 18th-century, they brought with them their beliefs and customs, their ways and traditions, their lore and legends, and many of the customs associated with one of the most prominent religious holidays--Christmas. Many of the most beloved Christmas symbols are a part of the heritage received from the Germans.
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North Carolina Folklore Journal
(NoCar GR 110 N8 N6), Vol. 20 Issue 4, Nov 1972,
p171-173
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8426
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Josephus Daniels, the famous editor of the Raleigh News and Observer, served his country as Secretary of the Navy during the administration of President Woodrow Wilson and as Ambassador to Mexico during the administration of President Franklin D. Roosevelt. Lucy Davis Inman, his granddaughter, describes a typical Christmas celebration at her grandfather's house.
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10713
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Although the Salem Christmas 1800 program is only in its third year, it is already considered a great success, having attracted more than 3,000 people from the Winston-Salem area last year. The program, sponsored by Old Salem, Inc., features live actors portraying the sights and sounds of a traditional Moravian Christmas as it would have been celebrated 169 years ago. Records show that the Moravians had few distinctive Christmas customs and that holiday celebrations were largely a continuation of the closely-knit community life as it was lived day by day.
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14161
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Riding the Fantastic, Ragamuffin Riders, the DQI's, the Kooner-johns - all of these events played a prominent part in celebrating the Yuletide season many years ago.
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14667
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The John Kuners played an important part in the observance of Christmas in North Carolina during the ante-bellum days and are believed to have obtained their start in Wilmington.
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11460
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Parham describes the impressive services which are held every Christmas Eve at the Moravian Church in Winston-Salem. The services antedate the Revolutionary War.
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