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id beautiful Christmas story once again PRES ROCIO Sa 0 Jd Pt Re EMOTE A dd AY cello ith wth ok A Messa ge from Billy Graham "God is always with us but at Christmas we are more intensely aware of his presence, He looks out at us from the faces of those we love. He speaks to us amid the sounds of bells and the anthems of praise. And His great- est gift comes to our hearts anew when we hear the : and believe." (Quotation from a Billy Graham card by Hallmark) GREETINGS Glo our friends and neighbors, all best wishes for holiday happiness. Jolly Good Wishes for Santa's ringing out jolliest good wishes to all! MALMONT FARMS NEIL and NOREEN MALCOLM and FAMILY (sreelinds Good cheer to our wonderful friends and patrons. We've enjoyed being of service. Yule Greens Sel Scene For Festivity From the welcoming wreath on the door to the Christmas tree glowing with lights and bedecked with packages, from the cheery poinsettia plant on the mantel or table to the sprig of mistletoe with its promises of kisses and laughter, greens' and plants set the scene for holiday enjoyment. Many of the greens now used' for Christmas decorations once adorned pagan rites, and were credited by the ancients ,with certain mystical powers and virtues. 'Today, using greens has be- come holiday custom, regard- less of religious or symbolic significance. ¥ ¥ About Trees Perhaps the most common use of holiday greens is seen in the lively, decorated Christ- mas tree found in many homes at this time of year. There are many legends con- cerning the origin of Christ- mas trees. One belief is that the first Christmas tree was a palm tree brought from Egypt. The 12 parts of the palm were supposed to represent the 12 apostles, according to the edi- tors of the Encyclopedia Amer- icana. . The use of pine and cedar Yule trees is generally thought 'to be of German derivation. The introduction of the ever- green Christmas tree came to English-speaking peoples after the marriage of Victoria of England to the German prince, Albert. * * * Mistletoe Magic Ancient followers of the Druid religion were the first to regard mistletoe as a sacred plant, say the editors of The New Book of Knowledge. They supposed it to have panacean virtues in warding off every- thing from witches to disease. , Each year, about the time Christmas is celebrated today, there was a ceremonial rite in which Druid priests, using a golden sickle, cut the mistletoe leaves from the "sacred oak" and distributed them amongst the people. The Saxons also valued this plant; they were the first to call it mistletoe. To them, mis- tletoe symbolized 'everlasting peace. * x GIFT-GIVING VARIES In most European coun- tries, families give presents either on St. Nicholas' Day, December 6, or on Christ- mas Eve, or at Epiphany -- January 6. Only the English and Americans customarily choose Christmas Day itself for gift-giving. Port Perry Star Christmas Edition: 1972 May the joys of this Christmas season rekindle cherished memories, and fill your heart with great happiness. W. Frank Real Estate And Staff Now's the - time to thank you for your continued good will, and wish you and your family a happy holiday! For your Christmas . . . an abundance of wondrous delights. ROXY THEATRE UXBRIDGE Old-fashioned - Greetings = dam TAMIR RE fun Ss Ses ESS, SAO TO ST TR, Th SOU, Tn RL 0, Sola Sn, OE Sts SRA. oat, Sha YL, i, stn == Hope you and your family share an old-fashioned Christmas decked with friendship, fellowship, festivity. EMMERSON INSURANCE AGENCY LIMITED RPE IRIP LI ICT AIR RUT: BPI Pp Taam JE aad ns a a EES TEN ERE San & or TIRE 3 x ae e ad 5 ~ LA ER ao