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1 0 - THURSDAY, DECEMBER 22, 1966 — THE QUESNEL CARIBOO OBSERVER<br />
A Christmas Message<br />
LUKE 2: 1 - 14<br />
FATHER ROBERT R. FREED<br />
Have you ever noticed <strong>the</strong><br />
element of fear that hangs over<br />
<strong>the</strong> most significant events in<br />
<strong>the</strong> life of Christ?<br />
The Babe is born, and angels<br />
announce <strong>the</strong> gift of a Saviour<br />
to simple shepherds in a field,<br />
and <strong>the</strong>y are filled with fear.<br />
Years later <strong>the</strong> Master hangs<br />
on a cross, and <strong>the</strong> sky is<br />
filled with shadows and <strong>the</strong><br />
earth trembles, and even soldiers<br />
accustomed to <strong>the</strong> tumult<br />
of battle are afraid. The women<br />
creep out to <strong>the</strong> garden<br />
tomb, and <strong>the</strong> stone is gone<br />
and angels wait to give a message,<br />
and <strong>the</strong> women are gripped<br />
with fear.<br />
The high and holy things of<br />
God are always enough to make<br />
us afraid. We are, after all,<br />
only human. Our vision is confined<br />
to whatever is in front of<br />
us, and our comprehension is<br />
limited in even <strong>the</strong> most brilliant<br />
of us, to a brief glimpse<br />
of truth. God is beyond our<br />
imagination and grasp of our<br />
minds. No wonder those who<br />
were confronted with <strong>the</strong> supreme<br />
facts of God's love in<br />
Christ were first of all afraid.<br />
But God does not desire fear<br />
as <strong>the</strong> only appropriate response<br />
to our apprehension of<br />
him. The angel made that clear<br />
to <strong>the</strong> shepherds. "Be not<br />
afraid;" he said, "for behold,<br />
I bring you good news of a<br />
great joy. . ." This is always<br />
God's final word when we tremble<br />
before him. He has good<br />
news, and <strong>the</strong>re is a great joy.<br />
Nor is <strong>the</strong> good news trite<br />
and trivial, else <strong>the</strong>re could be<br />
no great joy. A Saviour has been<br />
born, Christ <strong>the</strong> Lord. He is<br />
God's own Son, Divinity assuming<br />
human flesh, eternal love<br />
loving enough to become a Man<br />
and live and die as a Man that<br />
men might live in joy forever.<br />
It is an event that supercedes<br />
creation itself. It is <strong>the</strong> infinite<br />
extent of an infinite Love.<br />
And how great <strong>the</strong> joy that can<br />
fill our hearts and swell <strong>the</strong>m<br />
high to bursting as we understand<br />
anew and believe anew<br />
and receive anew this greatest<br />
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cares of this world drop from<br />
us as if <strong>the</strong>y were clumps of<br />
mud under <strong>the</strong> attack of a stream<br />
of purest water. The pains and<br />
<strong>the</strong> disappointments, <strong>the</strong> hurts<br />
and <strong>the</strong> sorrows, all of <strong>the</strong>m lie<br />
impotent and dissolved at our<br />
feet. Now <strong>the</strong>re is room only<br />
for an exhuberant, bouyant, allencompassing<br />
joy that carries<br />
us along like a fea<strong>the</strong>r on a<br />
gentle current of air. God loves<br />
us, and enough to send his Son.<br />
Good news. . .or a great joy.<br />
If our first reaction to <strong>the</strong><br />
love of God is fear, it is that<br />
we are but mortal men, and<br />
God immortal. But God became<br />
mortal, that we might be numbered<br />
with <strong>the</strong> immortals, and<br />
gratefully we lift our eyes to<br />
behold <strong>the</strong> wonder of it all, and<br />
we rejoice.<br />
Churches<br />
Echo With<br />
Yule Tale<br />
"And she brought forth her<br />
firstborn Son, and wrapped<br />
Him in swaddling clo<strong>the</strong>s, and<br />
laid Him in a manger, because<br />
<strong>the</strong>re was no room for <strong>the</strong>m in<br />
<strong>the</strong> inn." Luke 2:7.,<br />
At Christmas, in church and<br />
home devotions, Christians<br />
turn again and again to <strong>the</strong><br />
Biblical story of that Holy<br />
Night nearly two thousand<br />
years ago.<br />
From <strong>the</strong> words of two of<br />
his disciples, Luke and Mat<strong>the</strong>w,<br />
<strong>the</strong>y learn of humble<br />
shepherds watching in a field,<br />
of herald angels singing, of a<br />
Star that shone in <strong>the</strong> East to<br />
guide <strong>the</strong> Wise Men on <strong>the</strong>ir<br />
way.<br />
In every word of <strong>the</strong> sacred<br />
story, <strong>the</strong> first Christmas lives<br />
anew. And most cherished of<br />
all are <strong>the</strong> words that tell of<br />
<strong>the</strong> simple manger scene, of<br />
Mary, and Joseph, and <strong>the</strong><br />
Christ Child.<br />
"And she brought forth her<br />
firstborn Son, and wrapped<br />
Him in swaddling clo<strong>the</strong>s, and<br />
laid Him in a manger."<br />
The words, as simple as <strong>the</strong><br />
scene, inspire awe and wonder,<br />
for <strong>the</strong> glory of <strong>the</strong> moment,<br />
for <strong>the</strong> miracle that was<br />
wrought. Yet <strong>the</strong> same words<br />
bring a homely comfort, too.<br />
It is a miracle that even a<br />
child may comprehend, for<br />
<strong>the</strong>re, living again in <strong>the</strong><br />
words, is <strong>the</strong> Baby Jesus,<br />
wrapped in swaddling clo<strong>the</strong>s.<br />
'Because <strong>the</strong>re no room for<br />
<strong>the</strong>m in <strong>the</strong> inn."<br />
In <strong>the</strong> glory, <strong>the</strong>re is poignancy,<br />
too.<br />
"No room in <strong>the</strong> inn."<br />
The words echo across <strong>the</strong><br />
ages, and rejoicing is tinged<br />
with bittersweet. That — as in<br />
<strong>the</strong> words of <strong>the</strong> famous carol,<br />
"Away in a Manger," — "<strong>the</strong><br />
little Lord Jesus" had "no crib<br />
for His bed" weighs on <strong>the</strong><br />
heart of Christianity.<br />
Even here at <strong>the</strong> manger<br />
<strong>the</strong>re is <strong>the</strong> shadow of suffering<br />
in store for <strong>the</strong> Son of God,<br />
of trials soon to begin with <strong>the</strong><br />
flight into Egypt, and to end<br />
on <strong>the</strong> Cross.<br />
But <strong>the</strong> glory prevails, in<br />
<strong>the</strong> miracle of <strong>the</strong> humble<br />
manger, and ahead, through<br />
<strong>the</strong> shadows of <strong>the</strong> future,<br />
through anguish and agony,<br />
shines <strong>the</strong> radiance of Easter.<br />
It is Christmas, and Christians<br />
everywhere rejoice at <strong>the</strong><br />
words of <strong>the</strong> angel.<br />
"For unto you is born this<br />
day in <strong>the</strong> city of David a Saviour,<br />
which is Christ <strong>the</strong> Lord."<br />
Luke 2:11.<br />
About Trees ...<br />
On <strong>the</strong> night Christ was<br />
born, legend says, all <strong>the</strong><br />
trees burst into bloom. Thus<br />
began many stories about<br />
<strong>the</strong> Christmas tree.<br />
Early folk tales described<br />
a huge tree in <strong>the</strong> midst of a<br />
forest. The tree held many<br />
candles, some straight,<br />
some upside down. At <strong>the</strong><br />
top was an infant with a<br />
halo around his head.<br />
It was believed that <strong>the</strong><br />
tree represented humanity.<br />
The candles, up and down,<br />
symbolized people, good and<br />
bad. The infant was <strong>the</strong><br />
Christ Child.<br />
FATHER ROBERT R. FREED<br />
History Proves It—Yule Season<br />
Is Always Memorable<br />
For <strong>the</strong> children, this is <strong>the</strong> December 24, 1223<br />
very best Christmas thatjever<br />
was. The adults agreeT— but St. Francis of Assisi set up<br />
still, <strong>the</strong>y look back a little <strong>the</strong> first creche or crib on<br />
wistfully at <strong>the</strong> Christmases<br />
Christmas. Eve, 1223, in <strong>the</strong><br />
of yesteryear, with nostalgic<br />
mountain village of Grecchio,<br />
thoughts of "a good old-fashioned<br />
Christmas," or of a spe<br />
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Italy.<br />
cial Christmas memory.<br />
Memories enhance <strong>the</strong> seasonal<br />
joys, and with good reason,<br />
for Christmas is a memorable<br />
time. Since <strong>the</strong> first<br />
Holy Night, some of <strong>the</strong> most<br />
important events of both religious<br />
and secular history<br />
have taken place at <strong>the</strong> Christmas<br />
season.<br />
A look at <strong>the</strong> past reveals<br />
momentous occasions, joyous<br />
or poignant, as well as many<br />
of <strong>the</strong> little things that give<br />
bygone times living meaning<br />
— and all taking place on or<br />
about Christmas Day.<br />
December 25, 600 A.D,<br />
Traditionally, <strong>the</strong> tirst<br />
Christmas feast in England<br />
was held at <strong>the</strong> Round Table<br />
of King Arthur. The actual<br />
date is unknown, but references<br />
to this legendary king<br />
have been traced to 600 A.D.<br />
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You can even make intricatelooking<br />
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Christmas packages in<br />
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Daisies, carnations,poinsettias<br />
even roses, bloom beguilingly<br />
from your quick easy touch.<br />
Try <strong>the</strong>se ribbon blossoms,<br />
dreamed up for you by <strong>the</strong> gift<br />
wrap experts:<br />
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Cut 2 strips of Sheen ribbon<br />
each 11" long.<br />
Split each strip in half,<br />
lengthwise. (It won't fray!)<br />
Moisten each end and attach at<br />
centre forming a figure 8 and<br />
widening <strong>the</strong> loops to resemble<br />
petals. Your half-width ribbon<br />
makes 4 figure B's.<br />
Moisten each unit at centre<br />
and assemble cross-wise and<br />
diagonally. Turn bow over. This<br />
is now <strong>the</strong> right side of your<br />
flower.<br />
Finish centre with coin dot<br />
of contrasting ribbon — or make<br />
little Pom Pom by using narrower<br />
strips of ribbon in small<br />
loops fastened by <strong>the</strong> same<br />
centre moistening.<br />
CARNATION:<br />
From pink Sheen ribbon, cut<br />
four petals each of <strong>the</strong>se sizes:<br />
4", 3", 2 1/2", and 1 3/4".<br />
Put in sets of four with <strong>the</strong><br />
largest on <strong>the</strong> bottom, <strong>the</strong> small<br />
est on top.<br />
Cross two sets and tie, with<br />
very narrow ribbon, in both<br />
directions. Add ano<strong>the</strong>r two sets<br />
and tie. Weave <strong>the</strong> ribbon between<br />
sets each time before<br />
tying.<br />
Lift all <strong>the</strong> small petals, <strong>the</strong>n<br />
<strong>the</strong> next layer etc., until all<br />
<strong>the</strong> petals stand up. Trim with<br />
pinking shears or fringe with<br />
scissors.<br />
Finish with long narrow green<br />
leaves moistened and fastened<br />
underneath flower.<br />
POINSETTIA:<br />
From red Sheen ribbon cut<br />
3 petals each of <strong>the</strong>se sizes:<br />
3", 2 1/2", and 2".<br />
Arrange petals In sets of<br />
three -- largest on bottom. Tie<br />
a knot In a strip of narrow<br />
yellow ribbon. Cross two sets<br />
and tie toge<strong>the</strong>r with yellow ribbon,<br />
placing knot in centre. Tie<br />
on third set of petals.<br />
Separate all <strong>the</strong> petals by<br />
tying across <strong>the</strong> flower in all<br />
directions. Lift all <strong>the</strong> little<br />
petals, <strong>the</strong>n <strong>the</strong> larger petals<br />
until <strong>the</strong>y all stand up crisply.<br />
Add green leaves of ribbon,<br />
moistening ends and fastening<br />
underneath.<br />
ROSE:<br />
You'll gasp with delight when<br />
you see this turn out! Cut a<br />
20" length of pink or red Sheen<br />
ribbon. Fold a right angle about<br />
an Inch from end. An Inch<br />
fur<strong>the</strong>r on, form ano<strong>the</strong>r right<br />
angle, pressing firmly between<br />
thumb and forefinger.<br />
Rotate and make ano<strong>the</strong>r right<br />
angle, <strong>the</strong>n ano<strong>the</strong>r, to form a<br />
square.<br />
Continue pattern around,<br />
leaving a hole In <strong>the</strong> centre<br />
until all <strong>the</strong> ribbon but <strong>the</strong> last<br />
two inches is used.<br />
Roll end into tight core and<br />
push through centre hole. Keep<br />
twisting until <strong>the</strong> hole is closed<br />
and a tight rose if formed.<br />
Moisten and secure around<br />
outside petal. Wind stem in<br />
green ribbon and add leaf shapes<br />
by moistening and fastening to<br />
stem.<br />
TIPS: Here's <strong>the</strong> easy way to<br />
fasten your ribbon flowers to<br />
your gift parcel;<br />
Pass a length of <strong>the</strong> ribbon<br />
around your parcel lapping one<br />
end over <strong>the</strong> o<strong>the</strong>r by a half<br />
Inch. Moisten one end and press<br />
lightly.<br />
Moisten <strong>the</strong> back of your bow<br />
and simply press against <strong>the</strong><br />
package ribbon.<br />
Or, If you want just <strong>the</strong> bow<br />
on your package, make a small<br />
loop of cellulose tape, sticky<br />
side out and fasten to back of<br />
flower, <strong>the</strong>n press to gift wrap.<br />
December 25, 1492<br />
Christopher Columbus and<br />
his crew celebrated <strong>the</strong> first<br />
Christmas in <strong>the</strong> New World<br />
in 1492. They were dinner<br />
guests of an Indian chief, ruler<br />
of <strong>the</strong> island of Haiti.<br />
December 25, 1535<br />
Beset by cold and hunger, in<br />
fear of hostile Indians, <strong>the</strong><br />
French explorer Jacques Cartier<br />
and his band of 110 settlers<br />
observed an early Canadian<br />
Christmas at a fortress<br />
near what is now <strong>the</strong> city of<br />
Quebec, in 1535.<br />
The most precious of<br />
<strong>the</strong><br />
scanty food supplies were set<br />
forth for a Christmas "feast"<br />
— in <strong>the</strong> courageous spirit that<br />
enabled <strong>the</strong> tiny band to hold<br />
out till spring.<br />
December 24, 1871<br />
First performance of Verdi's<br />
opera, "Aida," took place on<br />
Christmas Eve, 1871, in Egypt.<br />
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