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Port Perry Star (1907-2001), 16 Dec 1970, p. 28

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1. The first known Christ- mas card was designed in 1843 by an Englishman named: (A) Charles Dickens" (B) Sie Henry Cole (C) Joha Calcot Horsley 2. The first Christian Nativ- iny feast, celebrating the birth of Christ, occurred im the fourth century on: (A) January 6 (B) July 4 (C) December 25 3. Christmas did not become a legal holiday in the U.S. Everybody thinks that About Christmas? (B) 1856 (©) Santas Helpers Un- ~ jon went on strike, 4. The original name of the kontleman we know today as Sapta Claus was: Now "is the season when (A) Kris Kringle he's taking off again, for It's (B) Clement C. Moore Christmas. (C) St. Nicholas 1, (C) ts correct. Artist Claus? Here are some ques- Horsley designed the first tions, developed with the known Christmas greeting help of the editors of the card for his friend, Sir Henry Encyclopedia International, Cole, a wealthy London gen- tleman. Charles Dickens had his share in Christmas 1843, too. His book, "A Christmas Carol," was published that year. A \ 2. (A) is correct. At first, January 6, the Epiphany, was observed as the feast of Jesus' baptism, with a sec- ondary emphasis on His birth. It. was not until the 5th century A.D, that Christ- mas was generally celebrated on December 25. 3. (B) is correct. New Eng- land states outlawed the cel- ebration of Chr until the middle of the 19th cen- tury. Wir until: 4. (C) is correct. Kris (A) The Puritans arrived Kringle is the German name in New England for Santa, while Clement C. The magical season of Christmas is bere. Our best wishes to all. ROYAL BANK ' OF CANADA The sounds of Santa's sleigh- bells fill the air with musie, and every home is kindled with the warmth of good cheer. May you and your family enjoy all the blessings of this happy holiday season. Heartfelt thanks for your trust and support. We greatly enjoy the privilege of serving you. SIEBARTH AUTO BODY : FLAMINGO PASTRIES

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