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24 -- Port Perry Star Christmas Edition -- Monday, Dec. 22, 1975 Holiday Cheer Joy is not in things, it is in us, Wagner * * * . Cheerfulness and content are great beautifiers, and are famous preservers of yout ful looks. ~ Dickens * * * ' We do not know how cheap the seeds of happiness are, or we should scatter them oftener. . Lowell * * * : What signifies wishing and hoping for better times? We may make these times better if we bestir our- selves. : Franklin * * * You were made for enjoyment, and the world was filled with things which you will enjoy, unless you are too proud to be pleased by them, or too grasp- ing to care for what you cannot turn to other ac- count than mere delight. : Ruskin * * * Every day that is born into the world comes like a burst of music, and rings itself all the day through; and thou shalt make of it a dance, a dirge, or a life march, as thou wilt. St. Francis de Sales 'ty. Ita Befana rides 'air on a broomstick, on the™>- "Tis the season to be jolly and to say your loyal patronage is warmly appreciated. TIMMS GARAGE SAINTFIELD, ONT. -- Phone 985-7515 The Legend of Befana Families of Italian origin are familiar with Befana. In these days of woman's 1ib, it is interesting to hear about this legendary lady. When. the Three Kings were on their search for the Holy Child, they passed the house of Befana as she was sweeping and cleaning her house. In answer to her in- quiry, they told her of their search. She asked to go with them, but they continued on their way without wait. ing for her to finish Tet chores. When Befana trie to.overtake them she failed, 'and 80° was unable to wor- ship the Holy Babe with them, ' .8ince then, the woman Befana wanders the 'earth Sseictiiy her lost, opportuni- ian children believe through the eve of January 6, which marks the Feast of ings, still seeking the Chr Child. SHe goes down chim- neys, leaving presents for the girls and boys, as the Wise Men brought gifts to the Holy Child, "In Russia, the same cus- tom was once familiar, though the lady there was known as Baboushka. Holly-Day Hum Sprigs of holly should be 3; placed in beehives at Christ- mas. So says an old English Christmas tradition. This custom stems from the leg- end that, at the Manger, bees gathered to hum a 'hymn of joy. } We chorus our A, thanks and wishes for a very of IN BD Zl NTC o Superior Aluminum Phone 985-3912 2 Have a ** sparkling Warm Christmas in prose and poetry THE CHRISTMAS STORY We celebrate Christ's birthday on December 25th. On this day Jesus was born in Bethlehem in a stall, His father and mother were Joseph and Mary and they cared for him dearly. There were three shepherds not far away and they were sitting around a camp fire when a - great liht came upon them, They were so frightened that they didn't no what to do. A voice said, "Go to Bethlehem and find Jesus," it was an angel. They went to'Bethle- hem and found Jesus. They gave him rich gifts and furs. Jesus is now 1,975.years old -and will always live, Tony Goslin Grade 4. ~ Epsom P.S. THIS CHRISTMAS Christmas is coming don't . you know, -I hope it will never go. Jesus was born that day, Born in a manger, in the hay. -Along came the wise men, From far away lands. With treasures in their hands. The star was shining brightly, But very, very lightly. That's what Christmas is all about, _ So why should anybody pout. Eddie Rip Grade 6 "Epsom P.S. Burning the | Yule 'Log The burning of the Yule .log is a custom handed down by the English who settled in America. On Christmas eve the log: set on the hearth, is kindled with the remains of the log from the previous year, Many super- stitions surround the Yule log. It was thought by some to protect their home from evil spirits, others thought the ashes would help swol- len glands! At Willlamsburg Lodge, in Williamsburg, Vir- ginla, the burning of the ule log is still part of their bradiohal holiday celebra- on. - CHRISTMAS POETRY It is almost Christmas time, And the bell are begining to chime. Santa Claus is comeing once more, And children * are. buying presents at the store, Under the Christmas tree * will be lots of presents, I hope we have chicken insted of pheasents, Jesus is born-in a barn, And mother forgot to nit the yarn, RR, I hop you are good but not * bad, : Because Santa would be sad. Steven Breznikar Grade 5 Epsom P.S. WHAT I THINK OF CHRISTMAS I think that Christmas is giving and to know that Jesus Christ was born. And | that we get presents and we get a Christmas tree and when we wake up in the morning we find presents under the tree. And I think that Christmas is about shar- ing and more, but most of all it is about that Jesus Christ was born and we give because it is the Lords birth- day and that is importen because he means a lot to and that is what I think of Christmas. Paul Donnelly Grade 4 Epsom P.S. me /" Best \ { Wishes ) Holiday wishes toall... With cheery 28 & thanks. 4&8 Rick Laroque Electrical Contractor 'RR2 Port Perry - 985-3261 Wishing you a holiday packed with good wishes and our thanks. Dennis - Leighanne, Mark from BISSETTE APPLIANCE SERVICE ' , thanks. WES LANE PLUMBING & HEATING 0.. holiday wishes for you and yours will "== echo all through Christmastide, bringing joy and good cheer to all. Prince Albert Auto Body Gord Munson and Pat Murphy 985-3311 RAILROADHOUSE MOTOR HOTEL Port Perry, Ont. --5985-8131, MERRY GLIRISTINIS =< May we take _ , this time to send you all our brightest greetings for the Yuletide season, and ~~ our sincere thanks for your PAUL and ASTA LARSEN 0 \ | 3 ¥ Lor + kind support. 1 kc J