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8 BPEL LEEiet ih 8 NL es fs Sy 2.-- Port Perry Star Christmas Edition -- Monday, Dec. 22, 1975 Carols Express Yule Joy Across the Ages Voices rise in songs of joy and praise. As the joyous season arrives, the vibrant sound of carolers is heard in churches, at family gather- ings, in groups going from house to house to celebrate with song. Carols are as much a part of the Yuletide as the tree, gifts and Santa himself, It all began with the first carols in the 13th century, says the Encyclopedia Amer- icana. The earliest English carols were composed anonymous- ly, perhaps by clergymen or tunes and strong rhythms were characteristic, and the musical form featured a re- frain, to repeat before and after each stanza. Words were written, gen- erally, in the English ver- nacylar or in '"macaronic" form -- a combination of English and Latin. The first printed collection of carols appeared in 1521. It included the "Boar's Head Carol," still sung during Christmas dinner at Queen's College, Oxford, England. Even then, however, the practice of passing on" car-: to generation, continued. Among these were carols in ballad form, such as "I Saw Three Ships" and "The Cher- ry Tree Carol." Caroling fell into disrepute. in the 17th century, and car- ol singing was forbidden by the English Puritans. Those who colonized America car- ried this disapproval with them. 2 After the Restoration, in 1660, caroling was once again' permitted and the custom slowly revived. ' Some of the most popular carols date from the 18th and court musicians. Simple 19th centuries. These include "Adeste Fideles," possibly by Francis Wade; "Hark! The Herald Angels Sing," with words by Charles Wesley and music by Felix Mendelssohn; "Joy to the World," with words by Isaac Watts, music by George Frederic Handel. Probably the most popular of all carols is the 19th cen- tury "Silent Night," with words by Joseph Mohr, the village priest of Hallein, Aus- tria. Many stories are told about the way this carol came to be written. One legend says that An attractive display at this Balsam Street home is ane of on a snowy Christmas Eve i 3 IB 1518, Father Mohr vant many in Port Perry A neighbourly way to say Merry { bless the newborn baby of a Christmas. poor parishjoner. Y " os On that night he was so inspired by the beauty of the mother and child that he wrote the poem "Silent Night." Warm Christmas Wishes . 7 | A sleigh full of cheery wishes is coming your way! Have a very merry Christmas Day! ~ Our gratitude for your support. ols orally, from generation Ta GREETINGS The days of yesteryear live on with every new Christmas season. May you enjoy your holidays with that good-old-time happy spirit. CONWAY GARDENS CR, Su Bring Santa to the community In the true holiday spir- it, the message for us all is goodwill towards men. Many neighborhoods are taking this idea seriously each year by gifting fam- ilies and neighbors with a visiting Santa Claus. One man takes a few hours on Christmas eve to don a Santa suit, and go from house to house for short spot visits to each family. The reward is the look on the children's faces, and the satisfaction of Santa sharing a little of . . . and we wish you the best of gifts: peace on earth, good will toward men! |= himself with his friends. EASE yar 4 1tew neigh Thanks for your kindness and loyalty. 3 borhood father takes the | Beare Motors Chevrolet brotherhood is "brought home" to all. 9 We'd like to express our warm wishes: enjoy a peace- ful, serene holiday. Thank you g all so much. Let's celebrate this Christmas season with sincere wishes for a simply wonderful holiday. To all our friends and neighbors go many thanks for your continued patronage and goodwill. sincerely Country Village pant'n Top shop