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1 0 - THURSDAY, DECEMBER 22, 1966 — THE QUESNEL CARIBOO OBSERVER A Christmas Message LUKE 2: 1 - 14 FATHER ROBERT R. FREED Have you ever noticed the element of fear that hangs over the most significant events in the life of Christ? The Babe is born, and angels announce the gift of a Saviour to simple shepherds in a field, and they are filled with fear. Years later the Master hangs on a cross, and the sky is filled with shadows and the earth trembles, and even soldiers accustomed to the tumult of battle are afraid. The women creep out to the garden tomb, and the stone is gone and angels wait to give a message, and the women are gripped with fear. The high and holy things of God are always enough to make us afraid. We are, after all, only human. Our vision is confined to whatever is in front of us, and our comprehension is limited in even the most brilliant of us, to a brief glimpse of truth. God is beyond our imagination and grasp of our minds. No wonder those who were confronted with the supreme facts of God's love in Christ were first of all afraid. But God does not desire fear as the only appropriate response to our apprehension of him. The angel made that clear to the shepherds. "Be not afraid;" he said, "for behold, I bring you good news of a great joy. . ." This is always God's final word when we tremble before him. He has good news, and there is a great joy. Nor is the good news trite and trivial, else there could be no great joy. A Saviour has been born, Christ the Lord. He is God's own Son, Divinity assuming human flesh, eternal love loving enough to become a Man and live and die as a Man that men might live in joy forever. It is an event that supercedes creation itself. It is the infinite extent of an infinite Love. And how great the joy that can fill our hearts and swell them high to bursting as we understand anew and believe anew and receive anew this greatest of all gifts. One by one the Test the mighty cflnRDien Here's the sew thet gives you both power end reliebility. Quelity engineering seves you money. Come in end test a powerful onnnoian 275 socn. DOUG'S EQUIPMENT LTD. Ouesnel, B.C. Wish You A Merry Christmas To you and yours, we wish a very hlei^se(l Christmas, and may the miracles of this wondrous season ^11 every heart with happiness and contentment. RIGSBY, JOHNSON & CO. Partners & Staff \ V cares of this world drop from us as if they were clumps of mud under the attack of a stream of purest water. The pains and the disappointments, the hurts and the sorrows, all of them lie impotent and dissolved at our feet. Now there is room only for an exhuberant, bouyant, allencompassing joy that carries us along like a feather on a gentle current of air. God loves us, and enough to send his Son. Good news. . .or a great joy. If our first reaction to the love of God is fear, it is that we are but mortal men, and God immortal. But God became mortal, that we might be numbered with the immortals, and gratefully we lift our eyes to behold the wonder of it all, and we rejoice. Churches Echo With Yule Tale "And she brought forth her firstborn Son, and wrapped Him in swaddling clothes, and laid Him in a manger, because there was no room for them in the inn." Luke 2:7., At Christmas, in church and home devotions, Christians turn again and again to the Biblical story of that Holy Night nearly two thousand years ago. From the words of two of his disciples, Luke and Matthew, they learn of humble shepherds watching in a field, of herald angels singing, of a Star that shone in the East to guide the Wise Men on their way. In every word of the sacred story, the first Christmas lives anew. And most cherished of all are the words that tell of the simple manger scene, of Mary, and Joseph, and the Christ Child. "And she brought forth her firstborn Son, and wrapped Him in swaddling clothes, and laid Him in a manger." The words, as simple as the scene, inspire awe and wonder, for the glory of the moment, for the miracle that was wrought. Yet the same words bring a homely comfort, too. It is a miracle that even a child may comprehend, for there, living again in the words, is the Baby Jesus, wrapped in swaddling clothes. 'Because there no room for them in the inn." In the glory, there is poignancy, too. "No room in the inn." The words echo across the ages, and rejoicing is tinged with bittersweet. That — as in the words of the famous carol, "Away in a Manger," — "the little Lord Jesus" had "no crib for His bed" weighs on the heart of Christianity. Even here at the manger there is the shadow of suffering in store for the Son of God, of trials soon to begin with the flight into Egypt, and to end on the Cross. But the glory prevails, in the miracle of the humble manger, and ahead, through the shadows of the future, through anguish and agony, shines the radiance of Easter. It is Christmas, and Christians everywhere rejoice at the words of the angel. "For unto you is born this day in the city of David a Saviour, which is Christ the Lord." Luke 2:11. About Trees ... On the night Christ was born, legend says, all the trees burst into bloom. Thus began many stories about the Christmas tree. Early folk tales described a huge tree in the midst of a forest. The tree held many candles, some straight, some upside down. At the top was an infant with a halo around his head. It was believed that the tree represented humanity. The candles, up and down, symbolized people, good and bad. The infant was the Christ Child. FATHER ROBERT R. FREED History Proves It—Yule Season Is Always Memorable For the children, this is the December 24, 1223 very best Christmas thatjever was. The adults agreeT— but St. Francis of Assisi set up still, they look back a little the first creche or crib on wistfully at the Christmases Christmas. Eve, 1223, in the of yesteryear, with nostalgic mountain village of Grecchio, thoughts of "a good old-fashioned Christmas," or of a spe * * * Italy. cial Christmas memory. Memories enhance the seasonal joys, and with good reason, for Christmas is a memorable time. Since the first Holy Night, some of the most important events of both religious and secular history have taken place at the Christmas season. A look at the past reveals momentous occasions, joyous or poignant, as well as many of the little things that give bygone times living meaning — and all taking place on or about Christmas Day. December 25, 600 A.D, Traditionally, the tirst Christmas feast in England was held at the Round Table of King Arthur. The actual date is unknown, but references to this legendary king have been traced to 600 A.D. Malce Ribbon *llower' for Prettiest Gift Wraps Ever Once you discover the fabulous high - sheen gift - ribbon that sticks to itself when moistened, cuts into petal-shapes without fraying, splits neatly into narrower widths, creases crisply when you want it to, and has no 'wrong side' — you can become a gift-wrap artist in minutes. You can even make intricatelooking ribbon flowers to decorate Christmas packages in new, enchanting fashion. Daisies, carnations,poinsettias even roses, bloom beguilingly from your quick easy touch. Try these ribbon blossoms, dreamed up for you by the gift wrap experts: LACY DAISY: Cut 2 strips of Sheen ribbon each 11" long. Split each strip in half, lengthwise. (It won't fray!) Moisten each end and attach at centre forming a figure 8 and widening the loops to resemble petals. Your half-width ribbon makes 4 figure B's. Moisten each unit at centre and assemble cross-wise and diagonally. Turn bow over. This is now the right side of your flower. Finish centre with coin dot of contrasting ribbon — or make little Pom Pom by using narrower strips of ribbon in small loops fastened by the same centre moistening. CARNATION: From pink Sheen ribbon, cut four petals each of these sizes: 4", 3", 2 1/2", and 1 3/4". Put in sets of four with the largest on the bottom, the small est on top. Cross two sets and tie, with very narrow ribbon, in both directions. Add another two sets and tie. Weave the ribbon between sets each time before tying. Lift all the small petals, then the next layer etc., until all the petals stand up. Trim with pinking shears or fringe with scissors. Finish with long narrow green leaves moistened and fastened underneath flower. POINSETTIA: From red Sheen ribbon cut 3 petals each of these sizes: 3", 2 1/2", and 2". Arrange petals In sets of three -- largest on bottom. Tie a knot In a strip of narrow yellow ribbon. Cross two sets and tie together with yellow ribbon, placing knot in centre. Tie on third set of petals. Separate all the petals by tying across the flower in all directions. Lift all the little petals, then the larger petals until they all stand up crisply. Add green leaves of ribbon, moistening ends and fastening underneath. ROSE: You'll gasp with delight when you see this turn out! Cut a 20" length of pink or red Sheen ribbon. Fold a right angle about an Inch from end. An Inch further on, form another right angle, pressing firmly between thumb and forefinger. Rotate and make another right angle, then another, to form a square. Continue pattern around, leaving a hole In the centre until all the ribbon but the last two inches is used. Roll end into tight core and push through centre hole. Keep twisting until the hole is closed and a tight rose if formed. Moisten and secure around outside petal. Wind stem in green ribbon and add leaf shapes by moistening and fastening to stem. TIPS: Here's the easy way to fasten your ribbon flowers to your gift parcel; Pass a length of the ribbon around your parcel lapping one end over the other by a half Inch. Moisten one end and press lightly. Moisten the back of your bow and simply press against the package ribbon. Or, If you want just the bow on your package, make a small loop of cellulose tape, sticky side out and fasten to back of flower, then press to gift wrap. December 25, 1492 Christopher Columbus and his crew celebrated the first Christmas in the New World in 1492. They were dinner guests of an Indian chief, ruler of the island of Haiti. December 25, 1535 Beset by cold and hunger, in fear of hostile Indians, the French explorer Jacques Cartier and his band of 110 settlers observed an early Canadian Christmas at a fortress near what is now the city of Quebec, in 1535. The most precious of the scanty food supplies were set forth for a Christmas "feast" — in the courageous spirit that enabled the tiny band to hold out till spring. December 24, 1871 First performance of Verdi's opera, "Aida," took place on Christmas Eve, 1871, in Egypt. cHolidoiff 44flPPV TV ith every' . good wish for your happiness and good health. REGAL JEWELLERS 992-6521 ^i^appy holidayi, gooJ fun and chear ^^^f. . . ive send these wishes to all our customers with a note of :^10" thanks for their patronage. JAMES & SONS ELECTRIC LTD. 154 Carson 992-2873 4 We pause "mid the holitlay , happiness abound in your home on Christmas Day and fill the hours with love and contentment. The Management and Staff at OVERWAITEA Th* »pi«ndor ef the shining star remind* u( of Ih* glori** ef thai first Chrislmas night, making our hop*s brighter. NAICAM FIOWER SHOP 345 St. Laurent 992-6423 337 Laurent you liav HI given hnstl e to eoiint our many blessings. and to express deep appreciation for the patronage us. To you and yours, our fondest Christmas greetings! BEAUTY SALON 992-5615
FROM SAINT NICHOLAS TO ST. NICK THE QUESNEL CARIBOO OBSERVER - THURSDAY, DECEMBER 22, 1966 - 1 1 wish hearty, and most sincere, with greetings glad to you and yours, from all of us. ^ FOR A JOYOUS H fir J Power Sow Sales Formerly "Quesnel McCulloch Sales and Service" 141 Davie St. 992-6332 ig mERRY GHRISTHlflS To one and all. we extend our greetings for o holiday filled with ioy and merriment. JAMES FORBES BUILDING CONTRACTORS LTD. TWO MILE FLAT 992-2216 To all the messagesof good cheer that ring out during this holiday season, we'd like to add our own, wishing you a very merry Christmas. May you H o w Santa Looks^ Travels Shows C h a n g e His White Beard, Red Suit Are Recent Garb Genial, jovial, red-cheeked and white-bearded. As any child can tell you, that's how Santa Claus looks. But the benevolent giver of presents has not always been pictured like this, nor has he always traveled by sleigh or brought his gifts on Christmas Eve. In fact, he has not always been named Santa Claus! "Santa Claus" is in truth a child's euphonic way of expressing the Dutch "Saint Nikolaas " or St. Nicholas, says The Encyclopedia Americana. St. Nicholas, a fourth-century bishop, was later honored, in Europe, as a friend to children. Legend finds him making his rounds on December 5th, the eve of St: Nicholas Day, with gifts to reward children for good behavior. Instead of a jolly red suit, St. Nicholas wore a robe, or tabard, and for tljat reason he really didn't need a sleigh, or even a horse. His robe enabled him to travel from place to place, instantly. In Holland, however, he was said to use a horse for his journey at night over the roofs. Dutch settlers brought St. Nicholas to the New World, where he gradually changed his name to Santa Claus and traded his horse and robe for reindeer and a red suit. It was Clement C. Moore, in his poem "A Visit from St. Nicholas," who made Santa into a jolly elf "Saint Nick," who rides "in a miniature sleigh drawn by eight tiny reindeer." In more recent years, St. Nicholas in his new guise as Santa Claus has journeyed to many parts of the world, becoming the most widely known of gift givers. find an abundance of the real joys of Christmas filling your heart and home, bringing you peace and contentment. Your IMPERIAL ESSO AGENT Compliments of Bud, Bob and Roy ST. MCHOLAS, who preceded Santa as a Chri.stmas gift giver, was pictured on an 1870 greeting curd as a monk-like figure. FATHER CHRI.STMAS, a rather stern resident of the North Pole, appears on this turn-of-tlie-century greeting card. Cards Have Clue To History Of Gift Giver Greeting card history offers a clue to Santa evolution as a holiday symbol. The theme of Santa Claus was conspicuously absent from most nineteenth century Christmas cards, points out Miss Esther Mooney, curator of the Norcross Historical Collection. Early cards frequently favored children and flowers. When Santa did appear occasionally on a greeting card, it was generally in the form of a dour, rather sad-faced Father Christmas, robed in a monk's blue garb and long gray beard, or as "Saint Santa," a semi-religious figure developed from St. Nicholas. These were a far cry from the rotund, red-cheeked Santa depicted on Christmas greeting cards of today. The modern Santa, fat and friendly, began to emerge at the turn of the century, and about 1909 he appears on a Christmas card. Here he is shown mounted on a hobby horse, rather than a reindeerdrawn sleigh. The card shows him wearing the now-familiar red jacket, but his trousers still were blue. His stern expression, however, has given way to a slight whimsical smile, brightening his white-bearded, cherublike face. The concept of the reindeer sleigh was a still later addition in greeting card history. The early Santa walked with a wheelbarrow or carried his toys in a straw basket attached to his back, or rode a horse. Today, a jolly Santa Claus, his originally blue robe changed to red, and riding his now traditional reindeer sleigh, is a dominating Christmas card theme. METAMORPHOSIS OF SANTA CLAUS, FROM St. Nicholas in a monk'^s blue robe, to jolly St. Nick in u bright red suit, can be traced in the history of Christmas greeting cards — witness this 1909
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