Decatur Daily Democrat, Volume 59, Number 300, Decatur, Adams County, 22 December 1961 — Page 21

FRIDAY, DECEMBER 22, 1961

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THE DECATUR DAILY DEMOCRAT, DECATUR, INDIANA

I OF v , ft * ’—*4 ~ There b so much about Christmas that is all too obvious. Colored lights are everywhere. Store windows come alive with beautiful decorations and a seemingly endless array of toys and gifts/Up and down every street in town, windows and doorways are bedecked in mistletoe, holly and evergreen. • . ( Christmas cards and street-corners Santas, the sound of the postman at the door, the sight and aroma of good things to eat... these are undeniable signs of the season. Less obvious, perhaps, is the change that comes over people, with very few exceptions. Each individual seems to find new purpose, new incentive. He hurries more than usual, yet he is quicker to smile, less impatient and somewhat more tolerant of his fellow human being. We cannot describe it adequately except to say that it must be in some small way the miracle of Christmas at work. It has to be; it comes from the heart. It is irresistible. It is compulsive. There is no other explanation. Amid all the outward trappings of the season—and, perhaps, in spite of them—the miracle of Christmas shines forth from the human heart. The miracle of Christmas—mankind’s greatest heritage —was brought with quiet unassuming dignity into the hearts and minds of living men and women. There it has remained, through centuries of oppression, persecution, and the impartial attrition of time. Despots, dictators and disbelievers have had their day In history’s pages. Good "isms” and bad “isms” have made their mark upon the walls of time. But these change their patterns with the progress of humanity. Down through the ages the one, single dominating influence upon generations of men and women has been the miracle of Christmas, the simple affirmation ot the heritage and dignity that belongs to none but mankind among myriad creatures of land and sea and sky. Man is a special creature, created in the image of eternity. It is through—and because of—the miracle of Christmas that hope springs eternal in the human breast “Far on this day is bom unto the world a Saviour” In these simple words we find the strength of Christianity ... the miracle of Christmas which bestowed upon mankind the inalienable right to merit eternal salvation. * TWINS AND TRAINS . . . Two sets st twin boys pees over table edje st train display in Topeka department store, presenting a scene that Is repeated thousands of Mmes over from one end of the country to the other. Youngsters find Christmas shoppinf an exciting adventure.

KLENKS Wish You A MERRY CHRISTMAS ’'. 4 And A HAPPY NEW YEAR / ' ■

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USE WNE CONES Pine oooea are plentifid during the putdoor eeaaon and Pre gidta popular lor indoor Christmas deeovattone. Gathering and preparing cone* far the holiday aeaeoa can be fun. Clean the oones and, when dry, spray them with shellac from an aeroeol can. Th* sbeUae not only preserve* toe eonee, but also keeps them tooMng bright

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TRAINS AND TREES Most da di can’t resist setting Up Junior’s train on Christmas Eve. It’s fun—but it can be dangerous unless pop is careful. If an electric train is to be displayed, it should be put in operation some distance from the Christmas tree. Sparks from an electric train could cause a fire if they come in contact with dry Christmas tree branches.