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= --_--_--_-- vi ntangible Gifts Are Bringing Best Blessings, Among the treasures and leasures of Christmas, gifts oom large--as all who greet the Yuletide as a season of laughter and a time to be glad of heart well know. Tangible gifts, large and small, have their place in the holiday scheme of things. They're the outgoing expres- sion of the generous Christ: mas spirit, 4 It's the intangible gifts, though, that seem to shine most radiantly, Christmas in Abundance after Christmas, a The "delighted smiles of children and the wonder in their eyes, the privilege of aiding the less fortunate, the opportunity to cherish and strengthen friendships and ~~ family ties,<the renewed spirituality, the solid founda- tions of health, happiness and love, faith and hope--these are the intangible gifts. Blessed indeed is the Christmas that brings an abundance of such gifts! - cially meaningful one. ~ A Victorian lady who re- Flowers Speak Language of Love In Modern or Like holly, ivy and mistle- toe, flowers share in the leg- end and lore of Christmas. In terms of the Victorian era, the floral legend is an espe- ceived a bouquet from her admirer could either smell it: or read it as if it were a let- ter. Often, it was a letter. Young engaged couples, strictly chaperoned, found a way to communicate words of affection via flowers. Each flower had a special meaning. Flowers in sequence could be used to spell out a fervent pledge of love. To help in- composing -- and translat- ing -- these messages, there were numerous tiny diction- Victorian Era aries listing flowers and their meanings, The flowering honeysuckle, for instance, spoke of "bonds of love." A red rosebud told a jady that she was "pure and - lovely." Red double pink meant "woman's love." And heliotrope carried a bold message, "I love you." This Victorian language of flowers greatly influenced the design of Christmas cards of the time -- witness the card illustrated here, from the Norcross Historical Col- lection of- antique cards. The lush summer blooms are typical of the Victorian admiration of flowers, re- gardless of the season. Though sentiments may be CH MA SAME RT) J Sh RATE SAA) vistmas Tree A Christmas Tree game hat 'everyone can play is a guessing game. In "Christ- ~mas Tree" the person who-is "it" leaves the room while _the other players decide on a secret word. It must be a verb, or a word showing ac- tion, such as run, eator swim, When "it" comes back, he tries to guess 'the word by asking questions using "Christmas Tree" in place of 'the word. He may ask, "Do children Christmas Tree?" expressed differently, flowers still bloom on modern Christ- mas cards. A current card offers one example. Poinset- tias flower on a background of mistletoe, and the message reads, "Just for you, honey, all my love at Christmas." GEORGE Real GREETINGS fulfillment of all your dreams for Christmas. Thank you for your patronage. Estate Ltd. STONE { 'Wishing | "You All the { 3 A i ii | iti Joys of 3 oe : { (firistmas | AP iin RS There's a jingle in the air as holiday cheer rings everywhere. - GORDON'S MARKET & STAFF CAESAREA Oo o [> : ~ NA "XA /E APPRECIATE THE OPPORTUNITY THE HOLIDAY SEASON BRINGS TO SAY -- "Thank, Uo "AND TO WISH YOU A MERRY CHRISTMAS AND A HAPPY AND PROSPEROUS NEW YEAR. Management and Staff BEARE MOTORS CHEVROLET ORT_PERRY_STAR CHRISTMAS EDITION, 1971 --~ 15 a ND dew a-glimmer, surprises in store! To the holiday shimmer, add our warm gratitude. Port Perry Furniture and Appliances Ny wh . 12 Ben ® o ST as - > On key this season . . . good "tidings for all, and a warm "thanks," to our many patrons. let us remember the first Christmas. SWAIN SEED CLEANERS BLACKSTOCK oe 1 Ft"