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00 4 73 co c z m 25 c o z o m co m 73 to ti o 5 c christmas season begins in spain with feast of immaculate conception dec 8 whether its grandmas deli cious fruitcake or the angel thats been in the family for generations every family has traditions that makes christmas special many are based on the fami lys culture and the way ances tors celebrated the holiday people in different countries have their own ways of observ ing christmas the following are some traditions from around the world china although the majority of chinese people are not christian those who are cele brate by decorating their homes with paper lanterns and their christmas trees called trees of light with paper chains paper flowers and paper lanterns santa claus is known as dun che lao ren meaning christ mas old man france the nativity scene is the focus of the christmas cele bration in france nearly every home displays one the reveillon the grand feast of the season is celebrat ed after midnight mass a traditional part of the meal is the buche de noel or christ mas log a yule logshaped cake the mairr course of the feast varies throughout the regions of the country in alsace it is goose while in burgundy it is turkey with chestnuts greece on christmas eve chil dren travel from house to house singing kalanda the equivalent of carols they usually are rewarded with sweets and dried fruits india during the christmas season christians in india dec orate mango or banana trees and they adorn their homes with mango leaves churches are decorated with poinsettias and candles for the christmas eve service italy to announce the begin ning of the holiday season can nons are fired in rome a 24hour fast ends with an elaborate christmas feast and small presents are given the main exchange of gifts occurs on january 6 the feast of the epiphany mexico the main celebration in mexico las posadas re- enacts joseph and marys search for a place to stay in bethlehem beginning nine days before christmas representing joseph and marys nineday journey families divide into pilgrims and innkeepers the pilgrims travel from house to house seeking shelter and are refused until they reach the house where an altar and nativity scene are set up then a prayer is said and the festivi ties begin poland beginning on christ mas eve people observe a strict 24hour fast which ends with a christmas feast in honor of the star of beth lehem the meal does not begin until the first star appears once it does a rice wafer blessed by a priest oplatek is broken and shared by everyone then- the 12course meal one course for each apostle begins spain since the countrys patron saint is the virgin mary christmas is a deeply religious holiday in spain and the christ mas season begins on decem ber 8 the feast of the immacu late conception families rejoice and feast together on christmas eve known as noche buena or the good night a traditional treat is turron an almond candy as in many countries throughout europe children receive gifts on the feast of the epiphany no matter how varied these customs put the holiday spirit in christmas for those who observe them winter hours monthurs 800530 friday 800700 saturday 800500 sunday 1100400 were proud to be your project partner lumber insulation roofing windows plywood paneling kitchens plumbing electrical hardware oxbridge beside zehrs canadian tire regular priced stock with this ad fri nov 28 6001000 sat nov 29 930530 cjjpchill community church sgl invites you to free standupo christmas buffet f with lloyd knighti soloisttv producer at ballantrae community centre 35 prrf sunday dec 14 1997 leave message 6404704 number coming our gift to community 9tdude ckilu in 4fona guuitmaa 1 seasons greetings from at the sf vogrwm 9056403944 ask about our holiday specials ggtttwctjutokpsimc the staff and agents at grey power would like to take this oportunity to wish the residents of stouffvilleuxbridge the happiest of holidays and a wonderful 1998 quality canadiana antique furniture m now featuring 9 piece duncan phyte mahogany dining room suite by andrew malcolm an elegant professionally refinished suite 10 foot tail pine chimney cupboard jijmt from old muskoka estate refinished 6 foot pine harvest table refinished dressers chest of drawers z and much tnore in the silo at the stouffville country market on the 10th line in stouffville at the water tower vj open every saturday sunday 94 or call ted at 905 6606528 billiards darts game tables oak beauty or black beauty 4 x 8 slate pool table leather pockets reg price s 2095 1795 00 limited quantities 2 1 piece maple cues 1 set belgium aramith balls choice of pool or snooker 1oak combination rack 1rest and handle 1triangle 16 pak chalk 1rubber chalk holder 1table brush 1rulebook includes s delivery 4 instaluti0n i 20 mile radius ry includes accessories many other models a sizes to choose from betz pools ltd 905 6401424 5688 main st stouffville