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10 The Canadian Statesman,1 Q nueein Park Usually the, views ex- pressed in this column are of a politicai nature. This week, however, I thought I'd like to turn my attention to the traditions and message of the Christmas season which is now upon us. The anniversary of the birth of Christ is the greatest festival of the year which, throughout historie centuries, has been celebrated in many lands and in many ways. Aithough various countries have im- pressive iegends about the first Christmas tree, it is generaily beiieved that the decorated pine or cedar is of German origin. And when the tree was brought to Nor- th America by German immigrants, the delightful custom was quickly taken up by the New World settiers of ail nationalities. The carol was already popular before the four- teenth century 'and has retained its popularity throughout the suc- ceeding centuries. Over a hundred carols have survived and are now a definite part of most church services heid at Christmas. 0f comparatively recent, origin is the holiday greeting card which was mailed around the middle of the nineteenth century. The early ones were pen- flourishes simulating birds, serolis and flowers with the greeting beautifully written underneath. I think most people don't realize that Santa Clauis is really a native of New York. The Dutch settiers brought him to New Amsterdam as a rather austere person dressed in antique bishop's robes. After New Amsterdam became New York, St. Nicholas became Santa Claus, a rosy-cheeked, plump and jolly old man with reindeer and a sleigh to bring presents to ail good children. This time, his fame quickly spread to the homelands across the ocean where he instan- tly became popular. as the secret deliverer of holiday gifts to young and old. Although these traditions help make the Yuletide season more festive, I would hope that ail of us would find a few moments during this busy season to con- servation Authority will re- ceive an Ontario grant of $26,421 to acquire floodplain property ini the Town of Port Hope. Natural resources Minister James A.C. Auld said that Port Hope has continually faced flooding problems and bas attempted to maintain floodplain-lands as greenbelt areas. To this end, the Authority plans to acquire an additional small property immediately south of the town's park holdings. A commercial building on the property will be remnoved, the site landscaped and then leased back tLo the town. A joint floodplain manage- ment programn is currently under study by the Authority and the Town of Port Hope. Estimated cost of land acquisition is $48,622. Bowmanville, December 20, 1978 Section Two uJvAps Family Pack 4.4 litre COCA COà"LJA 6 x 750 ml btis. (Plus $1 .20 deposit) - Miracle Food Mari Fancy Corn, Mixed Vegetables, Peas & Carrots or FRuOZEN PEAS 4 lb. bag BES T BUY Miracle Food Mari M COFFEE WHITENER Eve-ryday Low Price Assorted Flavours Our Reg. Price 25* ROYAL mNt JELLY a POWDERS AVa 3 oz. pkg. 29C3 Sav 2eor % BEST BUY BORDEN'S EGGNOG 19 32 I . oz. in 1a0 Everyday Low Price Coronation SWEET MIXED PICKLES 24 fi1. oz; jafr Save 1Oe or 9% With or Without Garlic or PoIski WHOLE DILL PICKLES 32 fi1. oz. jar Save 7e or6% McLaren's-Stuffed MANZANILLA OLIVES 12 fi1. oz. jar Save44leor 3% Save 7* or 1 Our Reg. Price $1.09 Ogorki Our Reg. Price $1.16 a ME ~UPAHI ANU SAVE ON I.MUU DEVELOPING AND PRINTING 0F BEST B UY KODACOLOR Il ROLL FILM Our Reg. Price $1.29 Developed and printed only 1.25 105mm.2-exposure roll2. CilO or C1262exposure rolli42 BEST BUY 15m3 xouerls 8 BEST BUY Our Reg. Price $5.99 N ESCAFE INSTANT COFFEE 10Ooz. jar Save $1.00Oor16% BEST BUY Tri Ilium MARARI N E rC 1 lb. tub Everyday Low Price Orchard King Fancy Our Reg. Price 75e TOMATO JUICEC 48 fi. oz. tin Save 2Okýor 26% BEST BUY G round Our Reg. Price $3.5à MAXWELL HOUSE COFFEE 1 IL bag Save 60eor 16% BEST BUY Our Reg. Price 46$p Green Giant Fancy Whole Kernel CORN 12 fi. oz. tin 5% BEST BUY 12 exposure KODACOLOR Il ROLL FILM (C110, C126 ONLY) 2.49- .49 w 5.99 .39- Mira Mari u e. rc 1 B OuRe Prce81 SERVE ROLLS05 Pkg. of 2 (Not available Monday) 5 Save 16* or 19% -BESTBUY, Our Reg. Price 57* Homepride BREAD CRUMBS il oz. pkg. (Not availa-bie Monday) Sae 2~or 21 % BEST'BUY cYVerry Chnristmas from ail Of us at cYMl4iracle,