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PORT PERRY STAR, CHRISTMAS EDITION, 1963 Holy Meaning of Christmas Expressed in Church Services "And the angel said unto . al . N= / ~ 7 Si, them, Fear not: for, behold, = I bring you good tidings of [] 4 eed great joy, which shall be to all 1D esSIngs EL A people. For unto you is born » | | = this day in the city of David a a) Saviour, which is Christ the Lord." CF CI d ~ 7, hi tunity to extend warmest Like the shepherds who left { . 813K this opportu ny Se their flocks to seek the Babe wishes to our many friends. Hope you are of Bethlehem, men, women heading for the happiest holiday season ever! and children of this commu- nity will put aside not only their everyday concerns but ; A the more immediate interest | BEARE MOTORS LTD. | \ueiamman iodo 5 X J age-wrapping and go to find Mana . i d Si ff once again the holy meaning gemen dil ld of Christmas, in special serv- ices held by local churches. le hark Catholic churches will pro- - Lh claim the birth of the King of in our hearts } Christendom by solemn mid- to the i lic night masses. To commemo- 3 lo the angelu rate the Nativity, Protestant tidings, and extend Sunehes will poll Sandleligny best wishes for a happy and children's programe . holy Christmas season The custom of saying mass Ls at midnight derives from an old belief that Christ was born at that hour. Actually, mass may be said at any hour dur- Ny ing the night before Christ- : mas, and in some countries ; : the first Christmas mass is eo said at four or five in the . morning. TO WISH : » According to early Roman PORT PERRY : ONTARIO Ta regulations, Christmas mass i To was celebrated "when the cock B very merry Chistmas, and thank you fori crows" -- about three o'clock e° our kindness and loyalty is the purpas in the morning. Spanish- By . ® . y Y p Pe ; speaking people still call mid- . f this, our sincere holiday greeting. § night mass "Misa de Gallo," ¢ ZA gh while .the Portuguese term is HE SE SK "Missa do Galo" -- in both : cases, 'mass of the cock." PORT PERRY FL RIST Candlelight services held in g : Protestant churches symbolize + : : Christ as the light of the _ CHARLES and MYRA GRAINGER | ond, and the shining beams | of the candles call to mind the you for your a We're sending you :, 0) that shone to guide the patronage. our very best at Exemplifying the spiritual Christmas! __ - side of Christmas are programs = : : which include special sermons, 5 iE an | reading the Christmas story, & prayers, carols and the Sacra- ment of the Lord's Supper. | ' | 8 nA Wishes Here are holiday 2 Naming Santa wishes aplenty and i fo, | thanks for our friends. "Hp SE gia the giver of many | A | wy - names, too. While he is be- | } : I coming almost universally known as Santa Claus, : A. 4 Santa or St. Nick, many i : European children still wait e¢ THE REXALL STORE e ny Jor the arrival of St. Nicho- as. St. Nicholas was the first LA EAS I " of Santa's names and came X from a real bishop in the ssin [Y 0 fourth century, A.D. He is said to travel not by rein- : ' deer but on horseback, and ( + wears bishop's robes. : Over the years, Santa has I he Christmas bells peal loud and TIS mas gained still other names. In : . . ; : France he's Pere Noel, in LR clear. As you hear their message, M be blessed Finland Father Christmas, may your heart be filled with joy. ay You be. bi¢sseq in Germany frie Kringle, ; 3 iovous and ' in Russia Father or Grand- --= rr veil] ith # J7yous ali father Frost. i holy Christmas season. 0) ; __m ol» || Emmerson Insurance Service d raid { 1) i : :