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Bs ST TL UI rh, pics Dt 2 aa [Pe Sanh Chl Ahad lt | Window displays are designed to attract shoppers, and this electric train Port Perry Star Christmas Edition -- Monday, Dec. 22, 1975 -- 5 Tracing Santa Santa's source, legend says, goes back to the fourth cen- tury, when St. Nicholas, a bishop of Asia Minor, was noted for his generosity and gift-giving. In some countries, St. Nich- olas still retains his role as gift-bearer, His day is, tra- ditionally, December 6th,and European children await him" on St. Nicholas Eve, Decem- ber 5th, A gray horse and a white donkey have each been cred- ited with the honor of trans- porting him on his gift-giv- Ing Journeys. : . : GOOD NEWS G is for God who created us all. E is for Everyone who worships this Lisa McKinzey Prince Albert P.S. 0 is for ornaments that hang on the wall. 0 is for organs that play in the church, D is for the dove that sits on its perch. N is for Nativity, the birth of the Son, Wis for wreath that circles the light. § is for the star that shone that night. Good News is the song that the angels sang, * On Christmas day it echoed and rang. One. Grade 6 - Pioneer 'Christmas 'continued Christmas carols that are still familiar to us today. MACKENZIE HOME Decorations in this home reflect the commercial growth of the Village by 1867. Christmas trees were becoming increasingly popular, and there is a combination of homemade . and store bought decorations display at Fred's Hobby Shop on Queen Street certainly did the job for countless op the au number of youngsters. They're Craig and Todd Menzies, age 7 and 11, sons of The concept of Santa Claus Mr. and Mrs. Grant Menzies of Port Perry. Wouldn't that look nifty under the was known in Canada by the * ¢ tree, fellows!!! Wa mid 1850's, "and many : LETTER TO SANTA children hing their stockings Dear Santa, on Christmas Eve just as R Iam aboy who is six years they do today. Most of the old. Thavetriedtobegood.I Christmas gifts would have will be very happy if you been purchased. _ bring me 6 million dollar nary DOMINION CARRIAGE Jimmy Jackman WORKS The Village woodworker a rs rents the east wing of this building. For the Christmas season he turns his talents to making a variety of simple wooden toys and games to delight children on Christ- mas Day. ¢ NJ < } and away wego... bringing With sincere wishes for a good cheer : memorable holiday season goes our to our many friends. . . thanks for your friendship and trust. Thanks, loyal patrons. >» | VALERIE BUTT Seagrave H. Keith Ltd. Realtor [| CV Chiistmas HMlossings May this holy holiday shine down its blessings on all our neighbors, friends. Thanks for the kindness shown to us. Swain Seed Cleaners BLACKSTOCK 7 our wonderful customers, our sincerest thanks, and our wishes for a wonderful Christmas . . . brimming with laughter and good cheer. Bayshore Takeout - - a7 . JOHN BALLARD LUMBER AND STAFF who have done much CETIRGS "Hello" to our many friends and neighbors to make the past year a memorable one for us, we thank you most heartily." SEE i Raa ES KT A 3s i hi RY RLS Soh » a 2 = i AT apa vi RR = er 3 ESTAR, Atovor SEES FR SI O naz SAN 5 ay rT Se OF SE ae x We wp, on % RR -- tata) ORO 2 oa ey " SONS) Fo xy ATELY RA OF Sav.