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It's a’ fact that Christmas was
not widely celebrated until: long ~
after Christ's death. Why, then,
did December 25 come to be cele-
brated as Chrisl's birthday? -

Many of the earth's inhabitants
were once sun worshippers, since
the course of their lives depended

-on the sun’s yearly‘round in the
“heavens. Feasts were. held” to

~ mark. its. return. from distan!
wanderings. oe .

” There is no record of. anyone
celebrating: Christ's. birthday wn-
tll 400 years after he died. At
thal time in Rome,-an imperial
edict included Christmas (with
Easter and Epiphany) among the
three. feasts on which theatres
must close. However,befare , this
tigie, there was a great deal of .
contention regarding the birth- . >

ate of Christ. Various authori, | @oad friends. . ..good food . .. good cheer!
ties claimed it was January 6th, . ~

CHRIST Is BORN: IN'A MANGER - March 28th and December 25th. - That’s our Christmas wish for you!
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About. this ‘time. Caesar Augustus, the Roman -Em- ‘Phone 635-5440
peror, decreed that a census should be taken through- : _
out .the ‘nation. (This census was taken when Quirin-
ius was governor of Syria.) . :

Everyone .was required to: return to’ his ancestral
home ‘for.this registration. And because Joseph was
a member of the royal line, he had to go to Bethle-
hem in. Judea, King’ David's ancient home—journey-
ing there from the. Galilean village of Nazareth. Hé
took Mary, his’ fiancee, who was obviously pregnant
by this time. Loe . ,

And while they were there, the time came for her
baby to be born; and she gave birth to her first child,
a son. She wrapped him ina blanket and laid him in
a manger, because there was no room for them in
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TIPS. FOR GREEN THUMBERS
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What gardeners wouldn't be pleased with a gift that will help

prevent tired, aching backs? A well-balanced, high-wheel lawn cart

_ will take much of the drudgery out of pushing a wheelbarraw. A

rotary tiller.or a new light weight chain saw is a labor saver. .
Less costly work saving gifts are: Garden knee pads, soil soaker,

5 bult planter, lawn edger, hofe hanger or reel.

: Magezines help gardeners keep ing. A 12 volt outdoor lighting

- up-to-date on new techniques and system will give the garden a
are a source ‘of information on new look, as well as a fountain
wliere to buy plants and garden or waterfall kits, or a bronze sun
supplies not. available locally. dial, trellis, patio torch, or a set
Some of the very best gardening af redwood planter boxes.

- publications are the least expen- - Birds are a delightful part of
‘ sive. Handbooks of the Brooklyn any garden. They can be attracted
: Botanie Garden, for example, are with a bird feeder, Martin house,
unsurpassed and should be a must or no-freeze bird bath. One of the
for every gardener. books on housing and feeding is

Gifts te brighten up the lawn, a fine gift, including one that lists
garden or patio are always pleas- plants to grow for birds.

In the spirit of an old-fashioned-Christmas — |
we extend best wishes to all. We hope you

and your loved ones sharé in the many
old-time joys and blessings of the season. ~

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“Merry Christmas

_. Filling the air with peace and joy...

the Yuletide spirit. We add our warm wishes.
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