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\ rr PORT PERRY STAR -- CHRISTMAS EDITION -- 5 appeals to innercity groups. It's especially booming on the college campus where an estimated 2,500 courses, in film production and appre- ciation are currently offered in the United States. For Fun or Career Most of these young people make movies for the sheer joy of it, but for some, movie- making is pointing the way to career opportunities, "I would like to have a small animation studio or work for one," says Gerald Reynolds, who also is inter- ested in television writing. For Gerald, "Peter's Christ- mas" gave a chance to tell the story as he envisioned it. And for all the movie gen- eration, encouraged by new easy-to-use cameras and - dedicated to seriousness of purpose, the movie route ap- pears the most natural, crea- tive way in the world to make a statement. \ Lighting the Tree Martin Luther started the custom of lighting the tree,- legend says. To symbolize stars glowing forth on a snow-filled win- ter's night, he placed lighted candles on his family's tra- ditional Christmas tree. YAMA HNO FSO A TAY LPS YRS Su WAR RES EA BLT Ly 4 38 Nh AAP Lore and Legend Express Happy Mood of Season From home to home, from country to country, Yule cele- brations abound. The happy traditions of gift giving, home decorating, carol singing, card sending, candle lighting and tree trimming express the merriment of the season. Popular folk custms of na- tion after nation have been absorbed into the internation- al legend and lore of the Yule- tide. Yet virtually every nation -- and every home-and family, too -- has its special way of celebrating Christmas, and its special memories of Christ- mas past. Carrying in Straw Straw is a traditional part of Christmas celebrations in Sweden -- in probable remem- brance of the first Christmas when there was straw in the manger. While "carrying in the Christmas straw" is a tradi- tion rather than a modern cus- tom, Swedish people still make straw and wooden figures to hang on their Christmas trees. ES ve oo ~ Our good wishes are on their way to you this g happy time . . . erry Thristmas 15TM4e May a peaceful and cheery Yule be yours, Your loyalty is greatly appreciated. **° ROYAL CANADIAN LEGION : BRANCH 419 -- PORT PERRY Hos: We've peeked in upon the. setting for your very festive Christmas : and couldn't help adding our Thank You for your fine patronage and a . Merry Christmas greeting to all! McDermott - | Panabaker Ltd. | he "San Tan Lou Yin" In Hong Kong, Santa Claus goes by the name of "San Tan You Lin." . The Hong Kong department stores employ elderly men who are specially eostumed for the season. Just like Santa Claus, San Tan You Lin is present for the purpose of holding the youngsters on his knee and listening to their requests for gifts. . Log Had Charms In ancient Germany, the Yule log was known as the "Christbrand." One belief held that if the charred log was placed in a cornbin, it would act as a charm to ward oft mice. If the weather turned stormy, the Christbrand was quickly brought back to the fire. While it burned, supersti- tion said, the house was safe from lightning. Going "Mumming" "Mumming" is a Yule cus- tom that originated®in early England. Mummers, masked and in costume, silently en- acted ritual plays about the death of winter and the old year. The custom still survives-in some parts of the world, al- though the plays are no longer performed. Today mummers usually entertain with dancing and instrumental music. They are rewarded with treats. For Every Child During the past century, the doll has really come into its own, as a precious plaything for every little girl. Now the wonders of the doll world, once the province of kings, are at the disposal of "little mothers" in homes across the nation. From waking, talking, well- wardrobed creations of won- derful complexity to soft and cuddly rag dolls of sweetest simplicity, dolls timelessly de- lighit little girls. For, yesterday or today, one thing is certain. In every generation, packages from Santa evoke the same sparkle in young eyes, for a child's delight in -a dream come true never changes. Lo safety and a peaceful refuge for the duration of the war. FEATURES ROBIN One of the first Christmas cards ever published, a small (two by three-and-a-half inches) greeting printed in Works of Art The elaborate European dolls of the 17th and 18th centuries were the precious possessions of the very rich. Often, they were court-dolls, prized by royalty. In times of war, these valu- able dolls were treated like works of art -- ds indeed they were. Special arrangements were made to transport them London in 1862 by Goodall and Son, features a robin presiding over a pastoral winter scene, framed by paper lace. GRecTNGS To our fine patrons, i . sincere thanks, and warmest greetings to your and yours for a Merry Christmas. DUFF ELECTRIC PLUMBING & HEATING BLACKSTOCK 2 CHRISIAS To all our fine friends, we extend our very best wishes for a most joyous holiday and. offer our appreciation for your patronage. JOHN BALLARD LUMBER COMPANY LIMITED | We pause in the bustle of this jolly season to greet our dear friends and patrons A with good "XX wishes. +2. Thank you. ¥e a