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9Thé Canadian Statesman, Bowmanville, December 20, 1978 God Rest You Merry, Gentlemen God rest you merry, gentlemen, Let nothing you dismay,' Remember Christ our Saviour Was born on Christmas Day; To save us all from Satan' spow'r When we were gone astraY. Oh, tidings of comfort and joy, comfort and joy, Oh tidings Of comfort and joy. From God our heav'nly Father May the spirit of the Holy Night bles slail. As we approach the New Year, my main wish for our utryr and its people, is that 1979 may bera better year in every way. I hope and trust you ail have a happy Sfestive season. ALLAN LAWRENCE, M.P. (Northumberland-Durham) Section Three A blessed angel came; Ana unto certain sltepfleras At a loss as to what to give your child for Christmas? B3rought tidings of the samze; Wyntsathmo iro How that in Bethlehem was born he orshe will be able to enjoy for years to corne, well into The Son of God by namte. alhoa?Çhild receiving a set of trains, is started on a Oh, tidings of comfort and jOy. life-long, hobby that is flot- only a good deal of fun, but cornfort and joy, which can be financially worthwhile as well. Oh tidings of comfort and joy. ae îràinns s accrue in pFron G las! an eo "Sih! ment Dog' ornai Phoi( -Oakk Legends Surround Customn0 Tri mming Thne Christmas Tree The Christmas tree and the ornaments we hang on it are German in origin and legend dates them back many centuries. St. Boniface, an English missionary who Chiristianized the G erman Druids in the 7th century, supposedly toppled a holy oakoth pagans with a single blow on Christmas night. Behind the oak was a small evergreen, which thle missionary explained wa-s a holy tree, and a symbol of endless life. St. Boniface decreed that the fir was to be recognlized as the tree of the Ch4rist child. Another legend tells that Martin Luther impr-o\,ised a "iist- mas tree in an effort to explain to his wife and children, the impression the night sky made on him. Uce placed lighted candles on the branches of a tir and saw myriad stars in themn! German settiers brought the Christmas tree custom to America where it becamie popular in the early 1800's. The custom was 50 unique that for somte years churches and private businesses often set up decorated trees and charged admission to view them. Craftsmen in the Thuringian Mountains in Gerniany started production of delicate glass ornaments 'to decorate their ever- greens in the mid- 1870's. By the turn of the century, the YuIle tree mnovcd from the church auditorium into the home and lree trimmiîng became a family tradition. Electric lights and tinsel replaced candles, but many traditional trims, like popcorn and cranherry garlands, still grace fragrant trees. Today our tree trims are as varied ,and persona] as our people. m the top,, Corn husk dolîs and ornaments have been "rediscovered", and ýss tree ornament, probably quilted, patchwork stars, aninials and figures are gay and popu- arly image of Santa, c. 1900. lar. Trees are hung with frosted pine cones, yarn figures, minia- Iver" cotor glass duck orna- ture toys and glazed cookie dough ornaments. In this land of t, c. 1900-1910. endless creative talents there's no end to the imaginative direcl- 's face on three sided glass tions tree trimming takes. ament, c. 1900. The wonder of Christmas is enhanced by this lovely custom ographs courtesy of The and we share the special beauty it brings to a bewitching, festive' land Museum History Dep't. season. l........... SMay your Christmas 0%ri 0«~~b ne of Peace and *~ .Joy and Giving. Holly, poinsettias and pine.. Symbols of Thn. oal e auty of Chri$tmas. May your à holidays abound with every peace and jo:9 oh n D la 2eU&SISAU lMnl HERFAGE'HOUSE1imited M an ueSaf 216 Mary Street E., Whitby 11l8 King St. E.- 623-6555 Phone 668-3483 2 ~A WE WOULDl LIKE TO TAKE THIS OPPORTUNITY TO WISH OUR CUSTOMERS A VERY MERRY CHRISTMAS and THE VERY BEST FOR 1979. SHRLYHEJh n &Judy S HOPPE SILYPATTI - ELAINE - LOUISE 15 King St. El- Bowmanville HOLY MEANING 0F CHRISTMAS The English word for Christmas comes from Cristes Maesse, ' -which, means- "the Mass of Christ." Most nations' derive their term for Christmas from the lengthy Latin name Festuin Nativitatis, Doinini Nos tri Jesu Christi (The Feast of the Nativity of Our Lord Jesus Christ) or the shorter form DiesNatalis Domini (The Birthday of Our Lord). In Spain Christmas is called La Navidad, in Portugal, Natal, and in Italy, Il Natale. Christ- mas is, called ,Rozhdestvo, Khrista in -Rus sia, and the Germ an word for Christmas, Weinachten stands for Holy Night or BIlessed Night, refer- ring to the Nativity only by im- plication. We'd like to thank you for your patronage, and we wish gyou and your family a very hpyChristmas. WALLACE AUTrO SUPPLY , LTD 125 Kin Street East Bowmanville 623-5402 Main Street, Orono the perfect gift to be handed down from generation to generation. 11 Books, too, are perfect hand-me-downs. What you enjoyed as a child is probably just as enjoyable today, and your child's special favor- ites, culled from a more modern book selection, are likely future favorites., If you can, why flot give your child a few of each? Select books from the shelves of your neighbor- hood store and select books from your own bookshelf. Your child is likely to trea- sure those books you have read and treasured, as much if not more than ones that are brand new. Once you begin to think of presents as potential collec- tibles, the possibilities are endless. Dolîs, decoratîve mugs, anything in miniature from finely crafted furniture to model cars, even bags of marbles and toy soldiers can be the basis for a lifetime of fun. And, many a child has been set on the road to years of collecting stamps and coins with that first packet, neatly wrapped and left under the tree on Christmas morning. Get your child a batch of bright foreign stamps and an album to put them in, or a selection of coins from foreign countries, even a di- verse group of good old American pennies, and watch eyes and face lîght Up. PIPE CLEANERS HELP TRIM-A-TREE Colectibles make perfect gifts them ito little figures to hang as original ornaments! Store your lovely Christmas ornaments in dlean cartons from the liquor store. The di- ~ viders separate and protect themn when they are tucked away. A littie tissue around' each will keep it whole until next year. Driingyour way WIt îani Searîy delivery of wishes for e OALORFINS a fu filed oliay!We wish you a very Merry confidence and support. abnatwtely n tf Maclntosh Feo - Chryier- pW. FRANK PlymuthReal Estate Ltd 33 akR.S saa234 KngSt. E Te po .6339 Bwmn i Teep\ 78-63 6?EETrnG4 15.............t. .. ..... The beauty of Nature and the glory of the 1 SVuletide brin g a fulfilling sense of Wonder, peace and -"' hope te ail. ft is Our , ,, pieasure, as we share ' <'".- the majesty Of the- season, te extend< every good wish '$' for your happiness. . Mrr I-ndustrial Produùcts Division Bomanvi l Goodyear Cn nnAa-S 1Pipe cleaners in colors are a boon When trimming a tree. They're great for attaching lights and cords to branches, can be bent to use as ornament hangers, fasten reinforcing sticks to limp branches and when curled in a spiral make an attractive trim themselves. Some enterprising folk shape e t+++ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Ai i i 0