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Candles Throughou ¥ Although it has been sald there was no candle to light the manger in the stable at Bethlehem, still from early times people have placed tapers in windows to light ®the way for the Christ ¥Child and welcome Him, In many countries, any- one coming to the door at Christmastime was invited to enter, For some believed that Christ Himself would appear at a house with a candle, concealing his iden- tity, to learn the extent of their kindness. Candles have inspired ® men throughout the ages, linking their bright glow with the beauty of faith. Research by Hallmark can- dle expert John Sinjem re- veals that candles were generally used at Christ- mastime as far back as the 11th Century. Until the 18th Coppin they were made primarily from tallow or beeswax. The latter was referred, as an emblem of $Mary"s purity, for wax is the product of virgin bees. Many persons believed that bees came from heaven, and it was not unusual for reli- gious institutions to keep swarms of them. According to an early writer, the wax represented Christ's body; the wick, His soul; and the flame His divine nature, The religious symbolism of the candle grew through the centuries after early Christians, huddled in the damp chill catacombs of Rome, used lighted candles as a source of comfort. _ New Candle Materials In 1750 a substance from the head of the sperm whale was found to be superior to tallow and beeswax. Later, in 1850, parafiin wax was developed and combined with stearic acid to make candles of the modern type. Bayberry candles with. their delicate scent are es- pecially Douay at Christ- mas, and they are said to bring good luck to the home. The bayberry candle is uniquely American. Bay- berry bushes grew in great abundance in the new world, and after learning to extract the greenish wax from the wild bayberries, the Pilgrims used it to mak candles. _ % 0 Blazing wishes for a Happy Yuletide! { Warm thanks. Worm Wishes i Port Perry Auto Wreckers +| AVERY MERR SARIS7 PINK DOT Miriam Price and Staff Jolly Santa soars in with our thanks and holiday gift wishes for you... HEALTH, PROSPERITY and LOVE! \ -- wa sat A 3 abs SILENT NIcHT candle features the words and music of the famous Christmas carol. a Photo from Hallmark S WINTER Port Perry Star Christmas Edition -- Monday, Dec. 22, 1975 -- 15 As the snow flutters gracefully all over the ground, As the bears hibernate, there is said not a sound. The birds have flown south, for they know winter's here, They'll return in the spring, just bursting with cheer. The air gets colder by the minute, and soon icicles will form on the roof, In due time they'll melt, along with the snow, and spring is all its proof. Bright is the sun as it beams on the snow, which makes it a beautiful sight, When the sun goes down, it becomes very dull, because now its time for the night. After it falls on the ground, it sits there as if it were very shy, But when the children come out to tramp it, it will soon......die! Lorrie Walsh R. H. Cornish P.S. WHEN ITWAKE UP CHRISTMAS When IT wake up T'll go down stairs to get into my stocking and shake the preasents. Then I'll go up stairs and wake up everyone. Then TI run back down stairs and have my break- fast. Then T'll open my preasents. 3 Christmas means to me giving thanks to Jeaus on his hirthday and Mary too. And I. also love pelope who give me nice presents. 1 give them nice presents to. Also | like opening the present that Santa Claus brought me. ~ PORTPERRY MINOR Hockey Association EXTENDS A VERY MERRY CHRISTMAS AND BEST WISHES FOR A HAPPY AND PROSPEROUS NEW YEAR TO ITS TEAMS AND TOURNAMENT SPONSORS TOYOTA WHEELS (Horst Hintze) GRANT MENZIES MOTORS MURRAY WILLIAMS MOTORS BEARE MOTORS CANADIAN TIRE STORE ROYAL CANADIAN LEGION, Branch 419 GEORGE STONE REALTOR MALMONT FARMS (Neil Malcolm) MERSCO 5c TO $1.00 STORE WAGG BROS. TEXACO CONSUMER"S GAS CARL THE BUTCHER CLUB ANNRENE EMMERSONS INSURANCE PEELS POULTRY FARM " "NELSON COCHRANE BALLARD LUMBER DALE BOLTON CONTRACTOR FRANKS REALTOR (Maurice Baker) WES LANE PLUMBING & HEATING GLEN VALLIE NURSERY SODS LIONS CLUB LAKE SCUGOG LUMBER UNITED AUTO WORKERS (Local 222) SWAMP AUTO BODY EMIELS RESTAURANT KINSMEN CLUB TRANS GENERAL .STORE (Prince Albert) SCUGOG REALTOR (Morley Bruce) I.G.A. (Jim Grieves) CREST HARDWARE VAN CAMP CONTRACTING KEN P. MURRAY ELECTRIC SPECIAL THANKS TO CAM MACMASTER & ELMER LEE FOR THEIR DONATION OF THE CHAMPIONSHIP BANNERS. Lorrie Spears Grade 5 Doris Janssen Grade 4 Fpsom PS. R. H. Cornish PS. As carolers sing their Happy Christmas songs, we add our voices to wish you good cheer CHRISTMAS 3 , Cnijoy peace at All heart and hearth XN for Christmas. Warm thanks. [Na Il 1 : Santa is busy spreading Christmas cheer, and once again it's our time to thank friends and customers for their loyal patronage. LTD. UTICA DR ~~ RRR & An PRR rN et oF PCa ta wn 7 - EY ae AZ NATL PRE Sara is BPR Tas - - ---- ">. Sind x Bo Zt ~ = "4 ENTE Pay Rad 2 Fh ER Ain re = SEE GNA ' ad = PE ee ed) ae > ie =