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‘Christmas: born, Le:
Wreathe the holly,: butie. :

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oF a Canada: has been marked by. great’: ac-
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showing the early role of the “have visitors ‘from many. different ‘countries, ‘who

bay tree ‘and. its-greens:in =
ree tinefor Chrismas, shave § assisted us in our celebrations.

Itsuseharksbacktoancient’. Now we are’ enjoying the: year’s happiest. aa:

_ Greece, when both the bay  mogt. blessed celebration af ‘all - the festival. of
and the laurel. bedecked | Christma _

. homes. and public ‘places in a5.

“symbol of triumph. As tradi = The magic of this Season strengthens family ties :
~ Hana Caries ee _ and renews old friendships, and as we exchange |’

“.. vsay'the editors of the Grolier Warm rsonal remembrances, let us reflect on our’
“ (Universal. Encyclopedia. - many blessings. We have much for which to be
"Holly, of course, is still thankful in this great Province.of ours; so let us.-

i eee se when itetine give thanks, and may peace and good will prevall

a ye to-deck the halls, bayleaves . Among all’ ‘peoples the world. over,

_ likely ‘to spice holi- van
are ae ey mathe than ho L My: family andI wish each and everyone a happy

ns iy decorating. oe be Christmas and a Joyous and. healthful New Year.

: Greens, Have Meaning

mS ‘Greens. that adorn ‘home, . :
streets: and stores | at holiday
time:.entered | ‘lore. of -
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vi.) The ‘ancients ‘believed. that
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. do certain’ good —or_ evil —

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.o Yew!and “cypress had. the’:
sat highest ’ “virtues. Theirs: was.
“the quality,'and the: ‘symbol,
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_ fo summon ghosts and force os
- . them to answer questions. .
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~ property: of mistletoe is ‘the’
: license it: gives for plenty of.

We hope. your Christmas glows.
: with many: happy. hours spent .
with family: and friends. Sincere : “

thanks for yaur kind ona
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