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2 The CRinadian Statesman. Bowmanville, December 20, 1978 Section Three "Merry Christmas"i Wishes Expressed' In Many Languages Our modern jet age reL- duces long-distance miles to minutes and it is flot un- common to hear of some- one having breakfast in Paris and dinner in Rome. One can be assured, moreover, that anywhere you go in the Chrîstian world, the spirit of Christ- mas exists. Holiday greet- ings, when offered with sin- cerity, are understood in- stantly, no matter what the language. Here are a few ways to say "Merry Christmas" tg individuals in foreign lands: Bohemia, Veéyele Vanoce, Bulgaria, Chestita Koleda; Croatia, Sretan Bojic;- Den- mark, Glaedelig Jul; Wales, Nadolig Llawen, Ukrania, Srozhd est vom Krisovym;. Spanish-speaking coun- tries, Feliz Navidad, Portu- gese-speaking countries, (Portugal and Brazil) Boas Festas; Poland, Weselych Swiat, Italy, Buon Natale; Germany, Frdjhliche Weihnachten; -France,Joy- eux Noel;Ireland,Nodlaig Mhaith Chugnat. w -- ~ Beloved Ca rois Add to the Joy 0f The Season There is melody in the air, resounding in song. Christ- mas is the perfect time for musical expression! Many popular holiday songs were originally wrtten to împart the knowledge of the birth of Jesus and the meaning and merriment of Christmas. These songs became known as "carols," derived from the French word "carole," meaning round dance. Early carols were simple songs with primitive dance ac- companiment. The fîrst documented American' Christmas carol is thought to have been writ- ten forthe Huron Indians by St. John Brebeuf, a French missionary. This carol, now translated, to English, e- mains part of Christmas song and dance in modern Quebec, Canada. The custom of Christmas caroling dates back to the l6th century when singing groups traveled from home to home, wishing friends and neighbors the best of the season. Though greeting cards have replaced the necessity of in-person greet- ings, the tradition of door - to - door caroling is still widely practiced today. Group singing is now in- cluded in religious and other services - emphasizing the importance of Christmas carols and their contribu- tions to the spirit of the holi- day season. rntb us a so tn ' te g2Iüen eorntrrful, (QJuunt'e4hr,, ISAIAH 9:6 Compliments of i Sta Marys Ce'ment~" Company Bowmanville G7ive your home a Yule gift of photographie personalityr Elephants stampeding around the eoffee table in your living room? Your chil- ' f dren playing basebaîl in the kitchen? With photographic art t -ý these or any scenes can enliven your home. Profes-- sional' photographs of people, places or things offer you a versatile way to satisfy any decorating taste and create a unique personality for your home. Your local professional photographer can help you ~ decide how to decorate each ~v room in your house, and the Christmas season is the per- fect time to do it. This year give your home a Christmas gift that everyone A GIFT FOR THE HOME: Have your professional pho- in the family can enoy. You tographer make custom enlargements of favorite fam- can order a custom enlarge- ily photographs to enliven any room. Simple wood ment of an ýold or new frames are used to display these 16x20Ocolor prints on portrait, have an old photo the Wall of this bright family room. restored or select one of the photographer's non-people indirect lighting, or bold and family activities to the photographs for display. groupings can help you simplicity of a still life. Choosing the frame and achieve the desired look. You may want a striking mounting can be just as im- Photographie art can sup- sunirise in the kitchen or his- portant as choosing the print. plement the existing decor of toric landmark in the den. They should complement the a room or inject new life into The ehoices are as varied as photograph much the same old spaces. your imagination, and for way the photograph comn- . After you describe each more ideas ask your local plements the room. room, your photographer can photographer for a copy of Family portraits, Iong-time suggest various frame styles "Decorating with Photo- favorites, can add a touch of and sizes. By eonsulting him, graphic Art- An Idea warmth to any room. Infor- you can create an economical Book," the new Kodak pub- mal prints, abstracts, or and personalized decor that lication., sweeping panoramas can can make your house much So giving your home a gift awaken your walls with vi- more of a home. this holiday is not such a brant scenery. Your home should refleet strange idea, because you Displays of ail kinds can your tastes, and photo- give something the whole lend a dramatic effect to your graphie art offers anything family can chenish for years decorating. Custom finishes, from, favorite hobby shots to corne ""Id-style music fest Christmas caroling is a fairly common practice, but how many of you have really - ever had an old-fashioned M Christmas music fest right at home? It's a great way of gather- ing family and friends to- gether te display their varied talents and join in for an eve- ningof good musie and good L eheer.L If you have a piano in your home, you're ready to make plans for this tuneful celebra- tien. Have the family pianist gather aIl of his or her Christmas sheet music vt a a together-some for special l"d ike t a thankýyo for your solos and as many songs as possible for a rousing sing- graciausness in all aur dealings and for along finale. Have one and all corne with flutes, drums, tami- the opporrunity ta be af service. borines, strings, horns, guitars and voices tuned for performance. (For the shy, ff why neot suggest musicians double up for some delightful duet work?) Hot spieed eider or savory eggnog will quench perform- Ch m anTuk&A tSop £ ers' thirst, cookies and cakes will reward the brave, and Waverloy Rd. and 401 Bowmanville everyone can expeet to have £ a wonderful time. ceebatins1hapymmo ies W1w