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The Daily Dispatch: February 4, 1864., [Electronic resource], Re-enlistment of Virginia troops. (search)
The Germans. Prof. Joynes in the valuable reminiscences of his student life in Germany, which are published in the Magnolia, speaks with fervor of the many noble home qualities of the Gorman people. No. 20 of the publication contains a graphic account of a Christmas day in Berlin. Old England itself does not celebrate Christmas with such enthusiasm. "I have often thought," says he, " that we do not cultivate enough in America the Christmas spirit; that we do not set value enough upon these inner household joys, these festive reunions, which once a year, at least, should break down all barriers, open all hearts, and strengthen all bonds of affection. But the Germans understand this, and prize and cherish these things, as, indeed, they prize and cherish, beyond, all other people, whatever has come down from old tradition, whatever belongs to fireside pleasures, whatever brings joy, and union, and sweet, memories into the family circle, and they are not afraid or ashamed of bein