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Santa Claus is coming to town in many forms

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Santa Claus comes in many forms. While he is ultimately inspired by the historical St. Nicholas of Myra (today Demre, Turkey), a fourth-century Greek bishop, he is influenced by British, German, Dutch and Scandinavian folkloric figures. According to today’s traditions, he lives at the North Pole. So it might seem odd that the country store Santa figure pictured here, which sold for $441 at Garths’ Auctioneers & Appraisers, holds an American flag. But the Santa Claus we know in the United States was developed here. European immigrants brought their Christmas traditions with them. ...

Former Fox host Tucker Carlson is launching his own streaming network with interviews and commentary

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NEW YORK — Ousted Fox News host Tucker Carlson is starting his own streaming service, promising to “tell the unadorned truth” to fans for $72 a year, he announced Monday. Commentary, interviews, Carlson-flavored news reports and documentaries, even an advice show will be offered on the Tucker Carlson Network, which is essentially staffed by the people who used to work for him at Fox. The new venture comes more than seven months after Fox abruptly fired Carlson, its most popular host. Fox never publicly explained the firing, and Carlson said on Monday that “it really is one of ...

Festive fiction

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Holiday stories are in high demand in the library this time of year. If you crave a festive story—or are missing seasonal snow—check out this list of festive books available in the library published in or after 2022. “Wreck the Halls” by Tessa Bailey—A “daughter of music royalty discovers a decades-old scandal that threatens to ruin everything.” “Bright Lights, Big Christmas: a novel” by Susan Mallery—When Kerry moves back home to her family’s Christmas tree farm in North Carolina, she is guilt tripped into helping her brother sell trees in New York ...

Talent for pottery runs in the family

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Would you believe that one of the most prominent figures in American art pottery came from England? Frederick Hurten Rhead was born in England in 1880 and started his ceramics career by working with his father, Frederick Alfred Rhead. Talent for pottery apparently ran in the family; Frederick Hurten’s uncles George Woolliscroft Rhead and Louis John Rhead, his sister Charlotte and his brother Harry also worked in ceramics. Frederick Hurten and Harry moved to the United States in the early 20th century. They both worked for Roseville Pottery in Ohio, which opened in 1890. Frederick ...

Follow the lights

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For some, one of the best parts of the holiday season is wandering around neighborhoods enjoying the festive lighting put on display by those who enjoy the Christmas Spirit. In the past, The Facebook Page: New Ulm Tour of Lights has been a place for people to list their addresses for those ...

Stewart school board explains actions

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STEWART - The Stewart school board, finally breaking a long silence regarding the firing of one of its English teachers this fall, released a detailed explanation of its actions in the case Wednesday. The board in discharging Mary Vollmar for allowing one of her students to read a questionable book, has until now remained silent and refused to answer questions of newsmen concerning the case. School officials also have declined comment. In the release published by the Stewart Tribune in today’s edition, the board lists the various reasons it handled the case the way it did and ...