A GREAT STAR COMING. According to astronomers the Star of Bethlehem, which conducted the wise men to the birthplace of Jesus, will appear once more in 1910 or 1911. Josephus, the Hebrew historian, speaks of this star, which is now known as Halley’s comet, and since his time it has appeared on 23 occasions.
A quaint Christmas custom in Cornwall was associated with the early hours of Christmas morning. The adults unloosened the left shoe of the first child they met. In response a contribution was asked, and to refuse
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Northland Age, Volume 3, Issue 20, 18 December 1906, Page 1 (Supplement)
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