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I a lovable legend of gifts Throughout history Santa Claus has had many names many origins He has as many personalities as fertile imaginations through the ages can dream up The symbol of Santa and other magical of gifts is itely In Europe the chief gift arc St Nicholas on his saints day the 6th of December his AngloAmerican de scendant is Santa Claus in parts of Scandinavia dwarfs and goats take his place there is the Christ Child of the Ger man Eve the white robed girl in pre revolutionary Rus arrived by sleigh on Christmas Eve with at tendant carol singers and the Epiphany gift bearers associated with the Magi such as the of Italy Babouschka of old Russia and the Tres Reyes Magos of Spain all parade down through the centuries with essen tially the same function to bring gifts to good little and girls Santa Claus himself is composed of many ele ments he is half Saint Nicholas and half ancient St Nicholas the original was a bishop of Myra in Asia Minor in the fourth century He is sup posed to have wrought miracle certainly he was a good man Many stories evolve from legends con cerning the Bishop One which is not as ell known is told which introduces his connection with dren Three boys were mur dered by an innkeeper cut up and the pieces pre served in barrels of vine gar St Nicholas found these truncations fitted them together with a prayer and brought the boys back to life To our 20th century minds this may seem a most macabre way to begin a legend a as with children In Holland St Nicholas becomes Sante Klaas The children put out a pair of shoes or clogs filled with hay water and carrots for his white horse these are placed before the fireplace and the next morning the shoes are found filled with either eets and little gifts or depending on past behavior birch rods Santa a arrival by ney in America probably has an origin of significance Hearth- gods and gods of the Yule- log went in and out by chimney also witches adherents of the old and earliest religion of the horned god only much later made into a Satan ic Christian devil figure Shades of an exorcist These people used cinatory drugs and used ointments like belladonna that made them feel like thev were lying So it seems that the geninl fellow whom we know as St Nick or Santa has had his darker side too All inter as is most history if dig deep enough THE YULE LOG STORY Remember those familiar scenes of men and horses pulling a freshly cut log home the snow from the forest It was the Yule log destined for a Christmas fireplace It lighted up the house with a cheery glow turned night into day and made the holiday festivities so much gayer This custom which is observed in many places goes far back into pagan times long before Christianity Our ancestors called it the Mid Winter Fire Festival It was held indoors because of the bad weather outside The Yule log generally an oak tree would be cere moniously lighted from a fragment saved expreflflly for this purpose from the year before When the new log sent out its brilliant flames it was believed that the house and family would once again be protected against lighting and fires that the cattle and grain fields would thrive and all the earth would be fertile Yarn ball ornaments Deck youf tree with balls of a glimmering yam of acrylic fiber and nylon which has the right look for a tree larly one without lights And there nothing for toddlers or pete to break TO THE BALLS Cut two cardboard circles to desired size of pompon and cut a hole about In center of each For balls to IW inches In diameter cut lengths of dim yarn each 3 yards long Place circles together and wind yarn through center and over edges Continue until circles are completely covered and opening Is filled in Cut yarn between two circles and slip length of yarn between the card boards winding It very tightly around several times knot leaving ends long enough to tie to tree Remove circles Fluff pom pon and trim You can work with two colors at a time or you can make designs by sectioning off your circle with different colors A plastic yarn nee dle makes the going easier once the hole in center begins to fill up The homemade gift something special to folks Every gift Is appreciated at Christmastime but the Idea of making it yourself usually merits special attention Everyone buys gifts but not everyone puts their special talents Into doing something spe Wherever your creative genius lies why not usl It to best advantage and have fun at the same time THE HERALD December Page IB Merry Christmas To all our friends and customers Kay and George KAYS GROCERY May the Holy Family bless your home with peace and harmony ROBERT JOHN FASHIONS GEORGETOWN MARKET CENTRE Helen and Reg THIS 1 If Allt I- lur of MornnnlQ 11 filirr liU i turn llriiitwr ml Color off black Man tin of Hum win Monuinto mod irrjlic fiber perfect for holiday fuhion By Leon About S3 Color- Murk- red- nIf- Wig is natural Christmas present Stumped about to give that special woman for the holidays Why not select something she will appreciate and wear all year long a wig With the frantic round of par ties and family gatherings so what could be more welcomed than the instant glamour of a ural looking wig Now better than ever wigs come In beautiful colors and styles that are superb The blending is excellent too eliminating that old tired look wigs contain a fine mixture of at least five to tf adf Heres a of wishes for all our fine patrons health and hap piness to you HILLSIDE SAND GRAVEL BUD a HAINES Durham St May the blessings of the Christmas season be yours Greetings from Marty Lois Kay KAYS BEAUTY SALON Main St North ay the tongs art the PARK MILK STORE May the of fill your hurt u the joys of lie teuton MAIN ST GEORGETOWN a pleasure to our many patrons and wish l hem the best HARRY BRANDFORD PAINTING and DECORATING R 2 Georgetown seven colors that create the appearance of natural healthy hair They re made of Monsanto mod acrylic fiber won t frizz or lose Its curl Styles for the holidays run the gamut from softly fluffed versions skimming the ear to classic pageboys cut at the chin or shoulder There are also long cades of soft waves a luxurious mane of hair This dependable fashion accessory will be a most welcomed gift Why not send a wig gift certificate today It s our favorite time of year and one of the most enjoyable customs of the season Is greeting our many good friends and patrons and wishing them the best that life has to offer Merry Christmas to you all PRESTONS LUCKY DOLLAR STORE AND STAFF GLEN WILLIAMS PEACE AND GOODWILL TOWARDS ALL MEN It is with tins thought mmd that your Co operative extends to you and yours best wishes for a Merry Family Christmas and a Happy Year United CoOperatives Of Ontario Georgetown