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a SUPPLEMENT TO PORT PERRY STAR, THURS., DEC. 22, 1966 When Santa Claus sliding down the chimney on Christmas Eve, where will he land ? Right in the fireplace, an area that has been a 'traditional part of Christmas for more years than Santa has worn a red suit! Before the turn of the cen- tury, Santa Clause, or St. Ni- comes | Fireplace Claims Early cholas, frequently wore a blue robe, although Clement Clarke Moore, in "A Visit from St. Ni- cholas," pictured him as "clad all in fur, from his head to his foot." But for centuries, the fire place has been a treasured and often vital part of the home. The fireplace as it exists to- day--that is, the firebox along Our good wishes are on their way to you this oypous May His Star, that guided the Wise Men on their way to the Manger, lead us toward greater love, peace and fulfillment. GREER & KELLY LAW OFFICE TSE is RE Ju I ir sil il -- ---- A ---- ---- eT Pen -- -- may we join with Santa in wishing you good cheer! It's been a joy to'serve you and we sincerely thank you for the opportunity. A. M. LAWRENCE | REXALL DRUG STORE bad ed AS ' \ ST ots Role In Yule Festivity the wall, with a chimney in- stead of an open fire in the middle of the room--dates from about 1066. Built of Wood Early firplaces were built of wood or wickér, but they prov- ed so dangerous that in the year 1419 the City of London decreed that henceforth fire- places be made of tiles, stone or plaster, under the penalty of being demolished. v A greatly improved system of making tiles was adopted by the Dutch from the Spaniards following the Treaty of Breda in 1609, and paved the way for more elaborately decorated cer- amics on -fireplace facings, walls and mantels. The use of such tiles for fire- places soon spread to England, and then to the Colonie Skilled Dutch craftsmen dec- orated ceramic tiles with de- signs or oranges, grapes, tulips, vases of flowers, ships, sea monsters, landscapes, horse- men and royal portraits. The English used similar pic- tures and added many charm- ing scenes designed by renown- ed artists, including. Kate Greenaway, famed for her Christmas card. designs. Set a Precedent These tiles were used both to line the fireplace and on man- tels and other surfacings, set- ting a precedent for modern fireplaces. In America, the Pilgrims built crude stone fireplaces, 'then constructed their log huts around. them. } Today, as in those earlier years, ceramic tile remains a practical and decorative surfa- cing material for fireplaces, 4 Ley etn K Sos Loh, Sa a town crier? Nl eal Petes ¥ [ERT ARET rR - and the home owner has a far wider choice to work with than did early home builders. More than 250 different cer- amic tile sizes, shapes and tex- tureg are supplied by American manufacturers, says the Tile Council of America. Just as in the early days, [| special decorative tiles give the fireplace a distinctive touch of elegance to greet Santa when he arrives, via the traditional route. 'NO CHRISTMAS "Hear ye, hear ye! Christ- mas will not be celebated. All who observes that abominable day will be severely punished!" An unlikely message for a Not in the time of Oliver Cromwell! Cromwell and, his Puritan Party did indeed consider Christmas an 'abominable day," and on December 24, 1653, they succeeded in getting the Eng- lish Parliament to pass a law making - Christmas celebrations of any kind illegal. Imprisonment or exile was the penalty for disobedience. A few days before Christmas, town criers went through the streets warning against holiday Our wish is that you waken to a Christmas full of the best the season offers . .. the foy of loving friends, the peace of plenty. Have the Merriest Christmas of alll celebrations. 4a In England ,the ban lasted eight years -- and even longer in the United States." The be- lief that Christmas merry- making was sinful came to the New World with the Pilgrims.. New England states outlawed Christmas observances until the middle of the nineteenth century. In Boston, for in- stance, Christmas was illegal until 1856! = CHRISTMAS Foi CA tr GREETI We hope Santa leaves some room in your stocking for our wish of happy times for you and yours. Merry Christmas! for Christmas Let us adore Him, as did the kings, and thus find our faith "renewed with joy and love. | GREETINGS As the Three Wise Men brought gifts to the Manger, so may this holiday season bring to you peace and joy. ~ Reesor Fuel & Lumber o ---- I ! Lh g ; i i . A i At the season of holly and mistletoe, it is our - NGS a Merry Christmas and to express 'our thanks for your patronage throughout the year. % From the Management and Staff of Port Perry IGA He