Decatur Daily Democrat, Volume 62, Number 302, Decatur, Adams County, 23 December 1964 — Page 12

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*~—=~^g-2r^__ — Each holiday seaaon, thou* sanda of viaitora turn their foot* ateps toward the Church of the Nativity in Bethlehem. People of ' many faitha make the annual trip to Bethlehem, now a part of Jordan to visit the church which is above the Grotto of the Nativity where Christ was born. The Church of the Nativity is shaded by Roman Catholic, Greek Orthodox and Armenian denominations. Roman Catholics celebrate first, with masses on Christmas Eve, December 25. Eastern churches observe Christ’s birthday in January, as also do the Greek Orthodox, who still follow the Julian calendar. Protestants traditionally gather in Shepherds Fields, the nearby site where tradition says the angels came down to tell the shepherds of the Holy Birth. MIDNIGHT MASS » The Roman Catholic custom of saying midnight mass on Christmas Eve stems from the belief that Jesus Christ was actually born at that hour. Actually, mass may be said at any hour the night before Christmas and in some countries there is no midnight mass, the first Christmas mass being said at four or five in the morning.

HU There is tomething about the season of Christmas that brings a family closer together. The extent of this"togetherness” depends upon the number of activities that are undertaken as a family project. A real "family” Christmas can include working together on everything, from selecting the tree to preparing Christmas treats in the kitchen. The male members 'of the family may grumble a bit, but, with few exceptions, they enjoy being assigned the task of preparing the tree. If such is possible, they enjoy even more an excursion to the woods where Mother Nature offers a wide selection of trees in various shapes and sixes. Helping prepare cookies and other Christmas treats is fun for distaff members of the household. Most young girls are pleased with the opportunity to show their versatility in making original decorations for the home. Give them a supply of pine cones, holly, tree branches, cardboard, tinsel and spray paint and they are ready to go. Putting the tinsel, lights and other decorations on the tree should be a family project. After this, going to church as a family and the traditional gathering around the festive board combine to put real "togetherness” in the holiday observance. DANCE THE CAROL Researchers say that the ear* ly English carol was a poem suitable for singing, was danced as well as sung, and many times related to some popular subject of the day as much as to the Christmas theme. The word carol, it is said, stems from the French word ‘carole’ which means a round dance. Share the Joys Os Christmas Because it is truly the season of joy, we should make an effort to share the happiness of Christmas with othets. For the elders, this can begin with a greater understanding of what Christmas means to children. Christmas has a special meaning for those too young to realize the true significance of the birth of the Child Jesus. Grownups sometimes become irritated as the youngsters show increasing excitement and anxiety [ as Christmas approaches. Let children enjoy the Christmas; ( help them enjoy it, and everyone i will have a happier holiday. There are other ways to help ' spread the joy of Christmas. We i can do it with a kind word, with j a smile, with a helping hand.) For every little thing that we do, I we shall find our own greater ' share of Christmas happiness. “SILENT NIGHT” Christmas was near, yet there was sadness in a small village in Austria. The church organ had broken down and it appeared there would be no music for Christmas services. Father Joseph Mohr wrote a poem and asked the organist Frans Gruber, to set it to music suitable for a guitar. The poem was “Silent Night” and the village choir sang it that Christmas in 1818 to the accompaniment of a guitar.

wA, sixwjK Sw ; GAMES FOR TWO .. . Games two youngsters can play together make ideal holiday gifts. Among such games are a Naval Battle game which creates a mock sea battle for young Naval enthusiasts. J - -■ ■■■_ General Grant Tree Among Most Famous One of the most most famous Christmas trees is the Genera) Grant tree, located in General Grant National Park, 64 miles east of Fresno, California. This tree was designated the official national Christmas tree for Christmas Day, 1925. The General Grant tree is estimated to be about 270 feet high and services are held under the tree each year. Due to severe weather conditions usually prevalent in the area, however, the number of visitors is somewhat limited «

Ilf? IlvJ&Jui The first N0e1... a child was born. Our hearts are ' filled with love and gratitude jor the many blessings oj Christmas. May your holiday be rich in spiritual joys. Curtis F. Hill Air Conditioning and Refrigeration 105 S. 13th St. Decatur, Ind. IBMHo ■ ■BHKXi* IMP" -■ xcw I- n. - * A v - A i> i - “ " ZfO ■«w mAßiw JANI LYN 119 N. 2nd Street "Tomorrow s Fashions Today" Decatur Ind

Merry Christmas ■MOtarj m 8 • •. HUB HmPks&x/B H Mbplx ’• — - irii p i wx BKm '' ih? Hi! X |F fff MERRY J' CHRISTMAS s May your Day be an especially joyous one .., filled with holiday happiness and good cheer. Tony's Tap 916 N. 13th STREET

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