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The great feast of Saturn was held in December, when the people decorated the temples with such green things as they could find, says the Dictionary of Pharse and Fable. The Christâ€" ian custom is the same transferred to Him who was born in Bethâ€" lehem o‘ Christmas Day. The holly, or holy, tree is called "Christ‘s Thorn" in Scandinavia and Germany, from its use in church decorauons and its putting forth its berries about Christâ€" mas time. The early Christians gave an emblematic turn to the custom, referring to the "righteous branch" and quoting Isaah 60 13:â€" "IThe glory of Lebanon shall come unto Thee: the firâ€" tree, the pineâ€"tree, and the box together to beautify the place of my sanctuary." We children should help them by learning obedience, and by acquiring knowledge of all that is good and useful, and respect for other people s rights, so that we may be good citizens of a new world. Durinz this year also, three great conferences have been held â€" one at Casa Blanca, one at Quebec and one at Teheran. The latâ€" ter was the most important as all four great united leaders, Winâ€" ston Churchill, President Roosevelt, Chiang kai Chek and Stalin were present. These conferences were held not only to consider plans for carrying on the war to a successful close, but also to plan for a future better world. We leave you now with the hope that we will soon have the joys of Victory and Peace. The stage manager at the Christmas pantomime rubbed his hands in eager anticipation, and nodded for the curtain, to rise, but the new stagehand who had been engaged for the occasion tock mo notice. The following is the leading article in "Tisdale Talent", the school paper composed, edited, printed and published by the puâ€" pils of South Porcupineé Public School. This editorial was writâ€" by Nancy Cooper, assistant editor. Steps Toward Victory and Peace This has becon a very memorable year. ‘Now, on this fifth Christmas of World War II we are definitely setting our faces toward Victory. We have had encouragement from all sides. The defeat of the Germans and the Italians in North Africa, the ocâ€" cupation of Sicily and Corsica, the surrender of Italy, the smashâ€" ing campaigns of our Russian Allies and the splenaid victories in the South Pacific by the Americans and Australians make us feel confident that another Christmas will see the close of the war in Europe at least "Run up the curtain yerself," replied the stageâ€"hand here as a stageâ€"hand, not as a blinkin‘ squirrel." tock mo notice. "Now, then, wake up," shouted the manager, "everything is ready. Run up the curtain." FOR THE HEARTâ€"SICK MAIDEN â€" a perfume called BEAU CATCHER â€"â€" a tantilizing fragrance which young men, especially, seem to like. FOR JUNIOR WHO NEEDS IT â€" a superâ€"tuft toothbrush of nylon bristles with a special heavy handle which boys like. Each has its own case which is handy for packing. FACE POWDER blended to order â€" something the meticulous beauty will thank you for. YCou can pay for the powder and send your friend a certificatr cntitling her to a special blending job when she lhas time to stop at the cosmetic counter where this pBowcder is sold. FPOR THE DAINTY LALDYâ€"â€" a set of the most attractive sachets made in the form of pink satin roses and green leaves â€" scented with a heavenly fraszrance â€" to tuck among her undies and nice handkerchiefs. A SHAVING TREAT may be had in a gift set containing a genâ€" erous shaving stick in an sttractive wooden container, and a generous bottle of afterâ€"shave lotion exquisitely perfumed to male taste. Man at home or service trainee would adore this. SCHOOL GIRLS like Campus Makeâ€"up â€" a spongeâ€"on sort of powder which stays put. Choice of shades from pale to sunâ€"tan. Another excellent Christmas stocking filler. THE YOUNGâ€"WEEKâ€"ENDER would appreciate a simulated leaâ€" ther kit in brown which contains two skin creams and complete makeâ€"up. Handy to throw into suitcase in a hurry. Assures faâ€" cial beauty while visiting. FPOR SHOWERE ADDICT : a box of especially designed soap bars (four) which are palmâ€"fitting and will not shp out of the hand. Daddy would like these. FOR AUNT MIN: (Who likes nice things). A set of toilet water and a big box of body tale in the famous VIOLET SEC friagrance. Both nestle in satin lined box. A CUNNING STOCKING GIFT OR PARTY FAVOR: A cylinder of good tale in Angel dress. £ holiday special. Patricia Lindsay, who writes the column entitled "Beauty and You" in The Advanrce each week suggests a number of outâ€"ofâ€"theâ€" ordimnary gifts for the lady friend or relative. Some of these sugâ€" gestions may help some mere male who has left his Christmas shopping to the last minute. enly to find that he cannot do as he did so many times before â€"â€" buy a fancy box of candies and let it go at that. He may ifind chocolates and other sweets this year are all sold out. It may even be that some of the articles sugâ€" gested by Miss Lindsay are also not obtainable. But once in a drug store the staff there is sure to know of something just as good. Here are Miss Lindsay‘s suggestions:â€" (Released By The Bell Syndicate, Inc.) ORIGIN OF CHRISTMAS DECORATIONS Steps Toward Victory and Peace Suggesting Christmas Gifts THE PORCUPINE ADVANCE, TiMMMNS, ONTARIO (From an Exchange) ;'»S\\SS%\\‘\S%‘\\\\\\\\\\\\'\\\'\\\\\'%\\\\S\\S\\'\\\\\\\\\\\\ **%*%* ? 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