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McHenry Plaindealer (McHenry, IL), 17 Dec 1980, p. 27

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• Look over ornaments. If any are broken, replace them early before selections narrow; • Have a supply of ornament hangers to replace those left on last year's tree. • Check lights and cords. • Buy extra bulbs. • Look over tree cloth to be sure it is clean and has no holes. • Find tree stand and clean it up. For gifting • Make your list early and do a little at a time. • Get wrapping paper, rib­ bons, cards. • Wrap as you buy gifts. For cards • Select your cards early. If they are to be personalized, take the envelopes home now. • Bring address book up to date; remember zip codes. • Address envelopes during short sessions while watching television, listening to the radio or stereo. • Oet postage stamps, and remember special denomina­ tions for those going to foreign countries. GIFT-GIVING How did gift-giving come to be associated with the Christ­ mas holiday? The tradition probably goes all the way back to the story of the three Man, or wise men, who brought gifts of gold, frankincense and myrrh when they came to Bethlehem to do honor \o tte newly-born ,CMfc" * McHenry Savings W *NO LOAN ASSOCIATION^^ 1209 North Grean Straat. McHenry 815 3*5-3000 10520 Mam Street Richmond 815 678-2061 10402 North Vine Street (Huntlev Center on Route 47) Huntley 312 669 3333 SAVIRS HOINtt: t:SS m.m. to 4iSS p.m. Ivtdmy m*4 Tkwrs4#y; ftM a.m. to S:M p.m. FrMoy; *:( IM p.m. S«tof4ay. McHmh OHlta Drivo-ln WMwn «>•" tiN a.m. to 1:N p.m. CImW " in Hichmon4 and Mwnttoy. D*pot>it invurod to tlOO 000 by the F«d«ro( Sovmgt S loon Inturoru* Coip fit/pin ̂tflkfliyfyple.* " \ •4 % »V'V%S*4 4 AViV** "•••y * * :. I j w. u. i.. nil tilt H •( '! Dear Santa Claus, I've been a real good girl. I would like a shopping cart ft a stroller ft baby doll. Love, Jenny Stolpa Agel 1713 N.Roger McHnenry, 111. 60050 P.S. My Mommy wrote this letter for me. Santa Claus North Pole Stunt rax Sno Cone Basket football lemaker Skedoodle Buggy Control 2 Car Fire engines Bonkers Kevin Steven North Pole Santa Claus, 12345678910. Love Lisa ft Becky 1981 Christmas Club! Dear Santa, Please bring Becky a Mickey Telephone. I want a Teddy Bear ft games, My mom new boots. My dad a warm hat. Becky some skates & me too. Bring Muchie a small toy, Please. Lisa P.S. Don't forget the bike. We'll Give You a Christmas Tree Ornament Free! CHECKLIST FOR A PERFECT HOLIDAY SEASON Christmas is a time for good cheer, not chaos! Yet, the un­ prepared may find that the holi­ day season has crept up <on them, leaving them to franti­ cally address cards, rummage through the basement for deco­ rations, and garble excuses as they sneak out to buy food and drink for their unexpected guests! Here's JI handy holiday checklist to help you avoid such last-minute problems! For the tree PAGE5 - PLAINDEALER - WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 17,1IM Traditional nativity scenes: collectibles that tell the Christmas story with drama Nothing captures'the spirit of the Christmas story as dramati­ cally as the traditional nativity scene. The creche, with its cast of beautifully hand-crafted characters, was inspired by cen­ turies of religious devotion. The manger, with its Holy Family, Shepherds, three Wise Men, animals and angels attend­ ing the infant Jesus, can be col­ lected piece by piece or in its en­ tirety to bring Christmas alive in your home with symbolic inten­ sity. "For many people, the creche collection begins with a single piece, perhaps the stable or the child in the manger, and grows each year with the addi­ tion of new pieces. "A completed creche scene can consist of as many as 24 pieces or as few as four--baby Jesus in the manger, Mary, Joseph and the stable," said Paul A. Schmid III, President of Schmid, creators of world fam­ ous creche sets. For a loved one, adult or child, the giving of a hand- carved figunne can begin a trea­ sured creche collection. Artists of the mountainous Tyrol region of Europe were the first to depict the Bethlehem scene with a native landscape, including snow-covered stables and huts against a background of mountains. Today, that tradition is still alive at the House of ANR1 in the Groden Valley of Italy where master woodcarvers have created fine wood nativity scenes for well over half a cen­ tury. Known around the world for their distinctive creche sets, these skilled artisans hand carve and paint delicate figures which are treasured as part of the Christmas tradition. ANR1 creche sets, available Exclusively through Schmid, are painstakingly reproduced from the woiks of renowned ar­ tists such as the late Professor Karl Kuolt, known as one of the world's most famous carvers of creche figurines. A creche set by ANRI is a perfect Christmas gift for the beginning collector or a thoughtful addition to some­ one's existing nativity scene For more information on ANRI creche sets write: Ms. Linda Bauman, SCHMID, 55 Pacella Park Drive, Randolph, MA 02368. Join McHenry Savings Now's the time to get ready for next and all its expenses. Join our 1981 Christmas Club now to be sure of having sufficient funds. You'll be earning 5'/a% interest AND you'll receive as a gift one of our handsome sculptured tree ornaments. Our sup­ plies are limited, so come in while our selection is complete. With all this going for you at McHENRY SAVINGS, why go anywhere else?

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