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mA i ney Se NA aT a, INO Sig a aa Neck 4 po ACs lm A Bowie SAF RENAE » wo a eA Vea = 3% a A Aare bina Oh Sh - C - SS) won oe rd i oF : Nt RYE 18 - PORT PERRY STAR CHRISTMAS EDITION 1973 | Community Greets "Joyful Christmas Throughout this community, the Christmas spirit finds expression, as once again, people are proving that this happiest of holidays is a time of tradition..A modern Christmas, just like a good old-fashioned Christmas, calls for gatherings of family and friends, with much merriment, fun and feasting. Gifts and Santa Claus express the mood of the season, es- pecially for the youngsters. Trees and other decorations, music and song, light and laughter set the scene. As a Christian holy day, celebrated in church services and private devotions, Christmas glows with the spirit of good will, and "peace and good will" is the wish and prayer, for all mankind. All of these traditions of Christmas are wrapped up in one. The true spirit of Christ- mas is most happily expressed in the exchange of greetings. "Have a Merry Christmas." That says it all -- the heartfelt hope for good things for others, the good feeling that prevails, the happiness ofr the season rising above problems and crises, the wish to give and to share all the holiday joys and blessings. As a special custom that symbolizes the spirit of Christmas, the exchange of greetings takes many forms. "Merry Christmas" is said person-to-person, with smiles of gladness, wherever friends and family meet. "Merry Christmas" is the message of millions of greet- ing cards which travel across the miles. And "Merry Christmas" is the theme of today's edition of this newspaper, in which businessmen of the community offer their special greet- ings and good wishes, their words of appreciation to patrons and friends. . How Many Wise Men? Answers Are Many! Three wise men? In New Testament storles of the Nativity, only St. Mat- thew tells of "wise men from the east" -- and how many wise men followed the star to the manger is not stated. The tradition that there were three probably comes from St. Matthew's descrip- tion of three gifts -- gold, frankincense and myrrh. Another explanation for the number three is the leg- end that the wise men sym- bolized all humanity, in turn represented by the races of In Germany A procession which blends pagan and Christmas cus- toms is part of the legend and lore of the holiday in Ruppin, Germany. A rider on a whi horse, symbolizing of th Shem, Ham and Japhet, ac- cording to the editors of The New Book of Knowledge. Early traditions mention varying numbers of wise men. Twelve was the number traditional In the Eastern church, while in the West, mosalcs and paintings show- ed sometimes two, sometimes three, four or more wise men. During the sixth century, the idea that there were three came to be generally accepted. In'legends, the wise men were given names: Mel- hior, Gasper, Baltasar. Although St. Mathew did not use the name "Magl," he implied it when he wrote of "wise men," for "magi" was commonly used in Palestine to mean "great, illustrious." Today, Nativity scenes show three wise men or Magl present at the manger along with the shepherds, who hastened to Bethlehem on the night Christ was born Some historians, however, Cus. our Brother, s humbly born in «a And the rong 7 I'riendly Beasts nd wood friendly beasts around him stood. Jesus. our Brother, strong and good "1.7 said the donkey. shauqy and brown, "I carried his mother up hill and down. I carried her safely to Bethlehem town, 0 said the donkey, shaggy und brown "1.7 said the cow, all white and red. "I gave him my manger for his bed. I gave him my hay (o pillow his head, "I said the cow, all white and red. "1," said the sheep with curly horn, "I gave him my wool to keep him warm, I gave him my coat on Christmas morn, "1." said the sheep with curly horn. A Christmas Carol by Roprrr Davis From ENCYCLOPEDIA OF BIBLE UIFE -- by The Millers, published by Horper & Row rude DAVID and HELEN'S BEAUTY SALON Jolly old St. Nick is coming to help us thank all our patrons, friends, co. you! believe that the visit of the Magi didn't take place until much later -- perhaps a year or even two years after the birth of Christ. Christmas Wishes Share in this holiday's joys with the folks you love best. Jim Heayn AUTO SALES Old - Fashioned Broetings! Just a friendly note to say We wish you the merriest Christmas Day! WEYRICH CARTAGE . AND WASTE DISPOSAL In this season of happy thoughts and warm hearts, we extend a special "Thank you" to all our good friends and patrons for your confidence, loyalty and support . . . a Merry Christmas to all! Peel's Poultry Farm Ltd.