The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1880-12-24
Christmas

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birth of Christ and the first events of his
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nresents and of snacial Cbri.tmos rooots
and dishes such rs Christmas roll. cakes
and cu,rant loayes, dumnlinrs &c.
Tins Christmas berome = universal 80.
cial festival for vou1oond old brgL and
low. as no other Christian fastivaI comId
have become.