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i fie lnristmas candle a seasonal l 1 o u a i highlight with centuries long history the glow of candlelight casts an enchanting spell kvcr since the kutopeans of many centuries ago placed lighted candles at the window to welcome the christ child candles have enhanced the feeling of reverence and happiness at christmastime throughout the world because there was supposedly no candle to light the ininger in the stable at bethlehem the custom of placing tapers at windows began anyone coming lo the door was invited to enter since many people believed christ would appear concealing his identity to learn the extent of their kindness lwwvwvwlwpil regal restaurant i mainstreet i stouffville if open to serve you if 6 am 12 pim daily if sundays holidays 8 am to 10 pm if home cooked food if iw tox free local delivery 5 pm 9 pm daily try our regal fried chickenj christmas reservations phone now 6405695 pi wl wl j p ih iw a i r h jh pfl pa ih j p rw introduces portable dishwashers wgstin0h0us8 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symbolism of the candle grew through the centuries after early christians huddled in damp chilly catacombs of home used lighted candles as a symbol of spiritual comfort in 1750 spermaceti a substance from the head of the sperm whale was found to be superior to tallow or beeswax loiter in 1850 paraffin wax was developed and combined with stearic acid to make excellent candles the tedious task of making candles by a handdipped process was eliminated in 1834 when a modern candlemolding machine was developed by joseph morgan it was the first to permit continuous wicking and ejection of molded candles by movable pistons americas earliest contribution to the history of the candle say researchers is the dclicallcysccnlcd iwtybcrry taper the pilgrims began making bayberry candles after learning to extract the greenish wax from wild baybcrrics these aromatic tapers arc said lo bring good luck to those who burn them during the yulctide season and what of the lights on the christmas tree tapers were the principal source of light in the eighteenth century as well as the oldest symbols especially signifi cant for use at christmas the lighted candle according to religious teaching represents christ in all his glory the light of the world consequently can dles were lighted with ceremony on christmas eve with all the members of the family partici pating again on christmas night and continuing through the feast of epiphany the candles traditionally were burned the very mention of candles for use on feast days brings forth myriads of recollections from every corner of the globe whether candles are utilized for reasons of reverence or for decorative purposes they still impart a significant and mystical aura candle expert john sinjem reports that there has been an exciting re discovery of candles in the gos and 70s both for entertaining and home decoration candle sales have doubled in the last ten years and every size shape and color is now easily attainable to fit any decor or season it would be difficult to imagine daily living without electric lights but how dark our world would be without the glowing beauty of candlelight a ceramic santa topped with cone- shaped candle and fine china with a holly motif set a festive mood at any christmas table stuswjwjewitt a sweetheart of 11 clirit- nin rift indci would be the modern cureer gat vemion of llie cltiftnic attache aicricf- cwte sleek sniartiyalylcd n grandluxe handbag for the busy lady exec who wants to tote lot around town but want- to do it glatnorouily in blurk brown or luggage the elegant cum u 16 wide and 13 high and features clever tockandkev arrangement eficesxgacbafett hows your christ mas gift return rate do many of i lie presents you give to your family and friends find their way out from under the tree back lo the stores once theyre opened on christmas morning or do they disappear into the closet never to be seen again if yes is the answer to these luestions you may be spending too much money or too little thinking time choosing gifts for the people on your holiday shopping list challenging art picking nn enjoyable useful present is no small challenge its an art that requires lots of insight into the needs wants and whims of your close ones the joy that comes with a gift that can be worn remains fong after the excitement of christmas has dissap- peared icn wilkes a christmas prayer e us p that strength and courage abundant be given to all who work for a world of reason and un derstanding if that the good that lies in every mans heart may day be day be magnified if that men will come to see more clearly not that which dividesthem but that which unites them if that each hour may bring us closer to a final victory not of nation over nation but of man over his own evils and weaknesses if that the true spirit of this christmas season its joy its beauty its hope and above all its abiding faith may live among us if that the blessings of peace be ours the peace to build and grow to live in harmony and sympathy with others and to plan for the furture with confidence christmas from reetittgs teds mens boys wear a 17 main st w stouffville 6403932 swwjwiw8aeawsbswih53srwss r westmghouse easy loading heavy duty dryer in- giant 16 diameter opening makes loading and unloading easier diagonal cross vanes give better tumbling action more even drying bigger lint filter screen imporves lint removal interior light for con- venlenccf 9j uo states hardware 5 main st stouffville 6402771 mibkraiwkiwibabaiaabats jr tv mm- you neednt spend a fortune on gifts to please your family and friends especially if you remember that its the thought that counts for christmas input of gift thought balances with output of gift appreciation and use christmas for him from len wilkes x clothing shop g mens boys ladies girls childrens wear jj stouffville ont choose from a wonderful selection of ifsh i rtsrti es fcsweate rs if pants belts socks underwear pyjamas aglovestrvgift hankies i for men and boys 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