SANTAS VISIT BBIGHTENS DAY Whether its Santa Claus Salit Nikolaos Sabin Klnnsa or Pcro Noel the more men tion at his name at this time of year and children pay at When Santa numeytbekzaczl ingunhmswehyancszu mtbechildrusamum ILAbove Sana portrayed hymnmeng omncnndycaneiargln hmdjm ammsmslmun mmmmlm mmDmr canonsqu 3t 1mm I3me Dear when care too WENDYS COLUMN Dear Ann Lande be mind reader Your letter and advice concerning the sel tish moneyhungry children who resented their fathers sec and wife appeared the day after let loose on slcgson and daughterinlaw They plalned that there would be nothing left or them when we announced we were taking twomonth trig These are the same two should be permitted to go through their fathers home alter their molhcr was buried and help themselves to alntings sliver linens antique urniiuronnything ltnevor occurred to them that perhaps their father might still enioy having thcse things around when married Jason his children merited me immedi ately and know why it meant nothing to them that he would have companion someone te love him to take care of his needs and give his lilo new meaning They viewed his sec Celebrations Began Fourth Century AD 37 WENDY HICKS Christmas began as celebra tion about the fourth century AD or so it says in the cur rent issue at Canadian Doctor Dr Baird Writes about the different customs and begin nings of the great Christian fey In Germany they have tree as we do in fact this is where the custom originated It is light ed with burning candles and londlt ed with candies gingerbread men and and other tasty toads Gifts are placed under the tree shortly belore Christmas Eva odly by Kris Kringle name meaning Christmas Giv put stop to such golngwn and Christmas was with fun and laughter until the Restoration GIVING 01 GIFTS Apparently all giving was prevalent in the Roman Empire not at Christmas but on th Calcnds of January but this too was later thought to be frivol ous and definitely pagan Even so the Christian idea of the Magi and the Great Gift of the Christ Child could not be over coma and so by the 12th century gltt giving was wellestablish ed custom Dr Baird writes about the burning ol the Yale log but this has become an outdated custom now that tor fireplaces are uncommon huge one because burn ier the 12 days was Leaving Dr Bairds article went back to some customs til we had discussed on the womens celebrated suppos wanted Actually it started of by bo ing pagan festival some think to celebrate the spring as the days slowly be gan to lengthen However th early church tried to bring Chris gtlan meanings to the practices that had survived through the some years 13 which was the birthday of the Uncoaquered Sun became Christinan Holland originated our custom ol hanging stockings for Santa Claus in Holland Belgium and parts of Germany the Feast of Saint Nicholas is celebrated on Dec The night before the chil dren put out their stocking shoes or basket and the next morning they find them filled with gills irom St Nicholas The St Nicholas honored in these countries was Christian bishop in the fourth century lie was special friend and pro tcctar to cluldren Santa Claus comes Americanizatlon of the Dutch Slnt leloss CELEBRATE 0N JAN in Russia they use the old slavlc calendar and celebrate Christs birthday on Jan nua slans exchange gifts on New Years Eve with much singing and dancing The Russian coun terpart of our Santa Claus is Father Frost who wears long white robe liis assistant is the Snow Girl and she wears long white gown Poland Yugoslavia and other Slavic countries consider Christa mas not only the anniversary of Christs birth but also the day Illn Christ child is 19 year Slnvlc famillos chair lor tho ceminB iglan and alter DC it had to write that ever of Christ bonflres candles and cut wreathl were attend rig used to celebrate festivals and these continued to be used with Christmas Everyone had flea old time until the Puritans Show in 1959 THE STARS SAY DY CONSTELLA Eiders are stubbornly oldfash ot laced Scorpio Oct EN As if you didnt have enou youve got bosses greens our word from an March 21Aprll ilta that please you may as well received by the in ndod Something that practi cal cant hold candle to sentimental that appeals to the romantic wMoy 20 Partners arent going to hold em to your means you practically have to ill yourself keeping them counts th gh to do suspicion contemplating work marathon next week Rest upyoull necd your strength Eaglttariea Nov2LDec 211 Double check your gift list one more time to see if anyone has The throat of alienating someone through an oversight is strong prlcorn Dec Holiday obligations are more annoying before For those whove cut the apron strings its problem going back home Aquarius Any lack of enthusiasm from he keenly felt today Fiit to hold on to your spirit Maybe your bright mood can rclnfoct your mate Film frivolous baubla Tnunll April on wnlc horn can leave an empt Christ child at eir dinner tabla lnstcad of saying Merry Christ mutt people greet each other Christ is born The Ha is born promises any lclt out youre willing to try Gemini any 211111 21 It may be far beyond your present means to celebrate the holidays in the ideal manner Still fam ily gatherings can be just as warm on theres love to serve by slaying answer is Truly in Christmas Eve Slavic fam ilies threw huge log the Yule log on the tire and burn it all night The it with wine rind grn next years harvest will be picn 21rJan this year than ever eallod sprinkle small budget seine Cancer June ZaJuly 22 This may he linni Christh in 7chcrish for by this time next ycar kin youngsters could he gaff celebrating with Inmiilcn oi rlthetr own Teach traditions wLea ANCIENT CUSTOM There is very ancient custom in England observed every year in the Yorkshire borough of Known as the Dovla Knoll this custom has been carried on for 700 years with only 11 short break ears when hall ringing was for idden for secur reusona On Chrlnlmus Eve team of belielngers toll the tenor bell of the parish church once for every year since th birth of Christ the final stroke being timed to ring at exactly midniaht There are very few other can toms that have lasted as long an the celebrating oi the birth at Ililll many years ago partners Dewahur Telling 1011 Douglas lIltlarcb 20 Your new prominence can make politically glvcra who on trying to win youover View any grand gestures with auspi 23ltAng youve walled III the lust min or contact iricnlltt vo to accept whaia lrom getting confused by all the premium target mum gm during the war uta to she youll iunt available ronavn niarlIuAvltIam nnw til February nothing stands in the way at ambitions personal changer Once youve done what you have to attend partnern Virgo Aug Zlliepl 22 You rightly balk premium prlccs Himply became Its that time of the year Knew ing too what you boy will no on sale next month iurthcr irks Paving footings Theyll Libra Sent 2341 22 Home folks are all set for traditional 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better way to get mes millions or people to yamA Plain 0111an your letter and my nd com bciiovcd they nan nxroars Canadian freshwater lisherlcs experts for me were estimated at El million pounds 50 DUNLOP SHAMPOO 81 SET Short hair llccnxcd operators Appointments open for Christmas and New Yeara Open Monday to Raturdoy Thursday evenings BLOUSES 3844 GOOD SELECTIO LONG SHORT SLEEVES HANDBAGS C1 EVENING BAGS GOOD QUALITY UNIFORMS White Sister 20 OFF SYNTHETIC FUR HATS Lr HOODS SPECIAL $595 REAL LAMB HOODS SPECIAL $995 Anglican Church leBing Rite In them must or spreadsi out to Need wives such as read ill the help have been very rs mm amino oi not and yellow miims with white am no lnifod by marker doc The arm cl trash mica cams for the Number with is the mm vs Mayor and Mrs Earl Spanos Springtime Read Barrie pamxx are ll Mrs Ronald Graham 01 Hit Junk Harris Barrio sang the Lords Prayer and Ave Maria Mist JImc Malaba char ol Barrio was organist GOWN 0P VELVET The bride was decreed to the altsrbybe fathereebosoa thin velvet gown fashioned on simple but elegant lines loam in hood trimmed marabou carried gh totho edge bell shaped pct lino supportiveSecoud Braiding Mm nur 780111 Happy to be at Ilain need slaw2d marriage csn odd ers to widower And sometimes thal 5M and marriage in lot better than ht Ital thaw Iiiwad many moiId new an Lander years and rhllzren rm bus hand has found another love lie doesnt wanl to lure me says hell be 1K and MgnglobepabenL Here firstsmsztadacmroracleb awn Im ashamed to say sell lave trim Am sick or is he do anything it keep this mamnge together children dont have clue Nei thcr dean anyone else Im up one day sure can make it and down the next if anyone ever needed Ann Lander do What do you sawWire Dear Wile sleeves nar row band of white velvet ribbon adorned the gathered waistline and was caught at the back with bow Anethysts and seed pearls which had belonged to brides grandmother the mandarin neckline or her gown She carried bouquet of sweet heart rases and emotions Miss Joan Kelb of Barrie was the brides only attendant Mias ltclly were oonlcngth gown amez STIIE BARRIE EXAMINER BATUILDAY DECEMBER IS 1071 Hang on enhanced some counseling yourself it will give you strength The big ques tion Is this Would you and the children he better or worse off without himI You are person who can answer question and urge you to be honest about the only led culls and here She wore carnage of yellow tea roses lar travelling to southern Oat ario the bride chose three piece midi ensemble at navy trimmed with red Navy blue accessories and eorsaga white carnation completed her travelling attire Out of city guests attend ed from Thunder Bay peg Manitoba Weston Brama lea North Bay and Don Mills of Uma green poau do accented by hooded overdress ot emerald green velvet She carried bouquet of yallow and white daisies Grenville Graham cl Barrie was best man Keith Graham 01 Toronto was ush WEDDING RECEPTION The wedding reception was held at Holiday Inn where the mother at the bride received guests gowned in lull lcngth dress of royal blue vcllt Hor dress was designed with higb mandarin collar large bow at the dress back emphasized the double pleats Her torsng was white gard Winni Barrie mv EXAMINER WANT ans PHONE mam Order Your ilolldsy LOBSTERE AND OYSTER in advance for tho holidlyl st EARRIE SEAFOOD 109 Bradford 6L 7290501 WWW4 the Angus Senior Citizens Enjoy Pot Luck Christmas Party ot luck luncheon ty bled the December meet the Senior Friendship Club of Dre 15 Mrs Gill1am presi dcnt welcomed guests The event was held at the loyal True Blue llall King St Angus Assisting the bridgegrooms mother worea long gown oi necttauons were given by purple velvet accented by rull DDcars and Airs Loy Cltlzens Angus on MANY COMPANIES The Canadian life insurance business consists oi more th 730 companies boneilt societies about hall of which are ledcraliyregls companies Music for carol singing was provided by Angus Ross of Bar rls plaaa Mr mand lllll Keoting Rich mauth organ and Miss Mae Pllkoy ol Barrie play cd the guitar Mrs Nellie Melton and Bath or Shave served the luncheon Sooner gave the bles and fraternal Fresentntinns were made to ouchro winners for the yoar and an exchange of girls fallow cd Christmas grcctings were rcadtrorn members who could not be present Toasting Almonds An Easy Chore lly WIN PACKER You can toast your owa but tered almonds quite easily and they are simply deliciousl skin the almonds by pouring hot water over them and alter about minutes soak them in cold water and the skins should slip off easily Mix the nuts in bowl with small amount at corn oil and turn them until tbey am well coated read the nuts on big lint coo in sheet and toast In very slow oven until almost goldcn brown Sprinkle with salt and spread on wax paper llniil cool enough to eat lhe almonds can be stored in Jar with it tight lid and keep to fresh ior up to week lly good Christmas nibbling WINTER SCHOOL BREAK oars 13 moms MARC 10 MARCH 26 AIR FARE ACCOMMO MEALS AMERICAN AIILLINEB TWIN 115 CURRENCY DATION 36909 JOHNSON TRAVEL AGENCY 113 DUNLOP 51 7266525 NO VIRGINIA THIS YEAR New York Virginia oliam given national prominence when she was eight years old by llOWily mans memorable reply to hor letter regarding the existence ol Santa Claus lied last May Elsa URL BOUTIQUE 11 at the age of 31 This marks the first Christmas in 73 years that she will not celebrate the holiday She is shOWn at left in was as retired school teacher AP Photo SWING INhToi72 It NEW YEARS EVE BALI OANOE so THEE CITATION REFRESHMENTS INCLUDED ONEW DECOR OCHURCHILL BALL ROOM 553000 PERv COUPLE QLIMITED NUMBER OF TICKETS OM INTERNATIONAL 7286191 awe BARRI 7289246 50 QMIDNIGHT BUFFET PARTY FAVORS NOISEMAKERS DANCING TO AVAILABLE MAB voun wYeaM common now Essa RD BARRIE