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8 Port Perry Star Christmas-Edition, 1972 Christ 18 Born... Let us rejoice and join together with Christmas spirit to celebrate His birth. WM. LAURENCE EVANS § 1 : Uxbridge - 852-3184 . The Great West Life Assurance Co. Best Wishes for Cliristmas We're delighted to have this opportunity to send the season's best wishes to you. Have a Merry Christmas. WILLIAM TRIPP LAUNDROMAT _ - CARWASH (May the joys of Christmas . . . peace, serenity and goodwill . . . bless you, your family and your loved ones. Thank you for your support. EDEN'S FOOD MARKET / Manger Is Theme Of Latin Yule Though Santa and gaily decked trees often. appear nowadays in Central and South America, Christmas is traditionally a time for reli- gious observances. Mass, at midnight on Christmas Eve or early Christmas Day, forms the heart of the holiday in Latin America, and.the creche or manger scene marks the sea- son throughout churches and homes, say the editors of the - Encyclopedia Americana. Bountiful feasts, proces- sions and other special events may provide a festive note, but custom says that gift- giving time is Three Kings' Day -- Twelfth Night, Janu- ary 6th, when the Wise Men brought their gifts to Jesus. Children put their shoes under the bed or in the win- dow, hoping to have them filled with toys and gifts. Water and hay are set out for the Three Kings' horses or camels. While many Latin Ameri- can countries share these traditions and celebrate Christmas in similar ways, each country also has its own special festivities. * * * In Venezuela Hallaca, a native Venezue- lan dish, is an awaited deli- cacy during the Christmas season. It is made of corn meal with pork and chicken stuffing and numerous other ingredients, and then wrap- ped in plantain leaves to form a type of pie. * * * In Argentina It's a mid-summer Christ- mas in Argentina, and the traditional feast is generally served outdoors. Rosebuds and jasmine deck the table, which has as edible center- piece a whole roast suckling pig. * ok 'In Brazil Brazilian lore and legend says that Three King's Day is a time for poetry contests. Verses accompanied by gui- tars are featured. * * * In Chile Unique among Christmas customs in Chile is a grand fiesta that centers around horse racing. AV) Te g The Joy of Christmas May it fill your heart and brighten your life in this blessed season and through the year. MODERN TEXTILES At Christmas, greetings -and wishes for the gift of happiness during the holiday season. Thanks for the past patronage! Hilirs Uo CHRISTMAS! Santa's delivering our message to all --have a merry! D.C. MacMaster VETERINARIAN o-- SY Cnrilsy, "24 As you gather with your dear ones around the Christmas tree, accept our heartfelt wishes for a wonderful holiday. 1001 Variety Stores LIMITED LA