The Mail-Journal, Volume 5, Number 43, Milford, Kosciusko County, 29 November 1967 — Page 27

Open Up Your Heart And Mind Sights and sounds tell us that Christmas is near. Mistletoe and evergreen in doorways and windows . . . Christmas cards and the sound of the postman at the door . . 5 street-corner Santas and the aroma of good food from the kitchen . . . toys in store windows and the sound of music wherever we go; these are the sights and the sounds of Christmas.

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We must look beyond these obvious trappings of the season to really see Christmas ... to realize the miracle of Christmas. We must see Christmas through our heart and mind. Christmas, as the birthday of Christ, marks the anniversary of mankind's greatest heritage. This heritage, manifested in the life and death of Christ upon earth, brings into perspective with unassuming dignity and finality the realization that God has bestowed upon man-

kind Ute inalienable right to merit eternal salvation. So great is this heritage that despots. dictators and disbelievers have come and gone for generations and while they have attacked, oppressed and persecuted the miracle of Christmas, its simple truth has held strong and firm in the hearts and the minds of mankind. The miracle of Christmas is the world’s one, ’single dominating influence, the simple affirmation of man's heritage and dignity. Open up your heart and mind — and see the miracle of Christmas. Keep Our State Clean

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Yule Plant i Th? most popular pot pkant for the holiday season is the poinsettia. It normally blooms when days are short and is therefore ideally suited to the Yule season. Red poinsettia is the favorite, b l white pink are also used. This warm-climate plant was introduced into the U.S, from Mexico in 1834 by Joel Roberts Poinsett. U.S. minister to that country. A church can’t be ver}’ serious about saving men's souls if it does not even attack the forces that are leading them to jail.

Christmas In The United States When the Puritans reached New England, they brought with them their dislike for any observance of Christmas and levied fines on those who dare<! to celebrate the holiday. It was not until the 19th century’ (after many German and Irish immigrants had arrived) that holiday celebrations really became popular in that part of the country. In the Southern colonies, in Virginia, for example, there were gay gatherings erf families and friends, with bountiful feast and gala balls by candlelight. The aristocratic plantation owners carried on many of the holiday traditions that had prevailed for centuries in the home country. Often the slaves were not required to work as long as the yule log burned. The Moravians who made homes in eastern colonies, because of religious persecution in the Old World continued their unusual customs. On Christmas Eve. carrying lighted candles and singing a Christmas hymn, they marched into a stable, thus recalling Christ's humble birth place. In our Southwest people of Spanish and Mexican ancestry staged old holiday plays such as “Los Pastores" and “Las Posadas”, brought here from Spain via Old Mexico. Scandinavian settlers in the Middle West, cherished their native traditions as have their descendants. Therefore, our Amerij can Christmas observance is a most

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Ladies Os The Round Table Meet Mrs. Peter A. Blue of Syracuse Lake entertained the Syracuse Ladies of the Round Table club on Monday, Nov. 20, in her home. Mrs. James Alford, president, conducted the business meeting. Gifts were wrapped to be sent to the State School in Fort Wayne. Mrs. David Spray, who presented the program, reviewed the book, “Everything But Money”, by Sam Levinson, radio and TV personality. Mrs. Spray told that Mr. Levinson was born' in the ghetto section of New York city, in a family of six brothers and one sister. The children were raised on strict discipline, being taught tiiat if they had food and a roof over their heads they were indeed fortunate. Mrs. Spray told of many comical incidents in the family. Each of the children have become accomplished in his given field. Hie hostess served refreshments to the 15 members present. The next meeting will be December 4 in the home of Mrs. Everett Miner, 29 North Shore drive, Syracuse. Mr. and Mrs. J. B. Cox, Syracuse, spent Thanksgiving day with relatives in Cleveland. Mr. and Mrs. S. F. Betes of Lake Wawasee had as their Thanksgiving dinner guests, Mr. and Mrs. William Pipp and son Bill. Mrs. Estella Swartz of Syracuse and Mrs. Ada i Zeltinger of r 4 Syracuse. interesting and unusual one for it j includes varied customs from fara- ! wav lands.

Wednesday. November 29, 1967 THE MAIL-JOURNAL

Twelfth Night End Os Season There are many ancient and modern rituals surrounding the observance of the Twelfth Night or Epiphany, January 6, which marks the end of the Christmas holiday season. Epiphany was first observed in memory of the baptism of Christ. It was first mentioned in A.D. 194 and by the 4th Century was a widely accepted holiday. Today, Epiphany has a three-fold meaning; the visit of the Wise men to Jesus: the baptism of Jesus; and the miracle at Cana when Jesus changed water to wine at the wedding feast. In 9th century England. King Alfred decreed that the Christmas season would include Christmas ■ day and the 12 days following. The Twelfth Night cake, along with the tradition of burning Christmas greenery on January 6, was in vogue when Charles II ascended the throne. Latin peoples regard Epiphany as ‘ not only a solemn religious festival but also the beginning of the preLenten Carnival season. Mexican | observance of Epiphany includes a ■ march of the devout to the shrine 11 of the miraculous Lord of Chalma i in a valley southwest of Mexico 1 ; City. ! A January 6 ritual at Tarpon Springs, Fla., involves blessing of the ’ j Greek sponge divers and casting of : a gold crucifix into the waters to ■ j signify the baptism of Christ. Long Season M * 'ln Sweden, th? Yuletide season » ! starts early, on December 13. the * feast of St. Lucy. According to tra- » dit&n. St. Lucv went about carry- » ing toed and drink to th? needy. A- £ mong Swedish families, it is custom J; to chooS? a girl to represent St. ; Lucy and on December 13 she rises J: early and wakens the family to a i breaklast of coffee and buns.

| REVIVAL SERVICES j * December 1 to 10,1967 * 7:30 ELach Evening >* » « Syracuse Church of the Nazarene 1 312 So. Harrison St. Syracuse, Ind. ii Rev. GEORGE P. WOODWARD, master g £ chalk artist and evangelist of Kansas City, Missouri, £ internationally known for his vividly pictured ser- ** •; mons, will present the gospel in story, song, and sermon each evening. 1* _ £ fVWWWV>r.vwv-- AZV\ VWW - VWw' ■vn,VVVWW'«*^»w%R#WVWWW , ««**** a« *: Xi. .*Xi &. i .-i Xi Xi Xi Xi Xi Xi Xi zi :• iXiXi i.c ,-i xi xi xi xi xi xi xi Xi < H&H I « » | Army & Navy | ! SURPLUS STORE i (MAIN STREET) g CAMP SUPPLIES — BOY SCOUT SUPPLIES rj o i i Army Clothes S Rainwear Insulated Underwear, Jackets, Trousers & $ »• £ ;<> Insulated Boots, Men’s Shoes and Boots — ? "JUMP BOOTS AND OTHERS” * it « NORTH WEBSTER, INDIANA Os all the gifts you could choose for Mother this is the one she’ll treasure longest Hers alone — The Mother’s Ring. She is the only one who may wear this beautifully-executed tribute created by fine jewelry craftsmen. Can you think of a gift so significantly right for Mother — so individual, so personal? The Mother’s Ring symbolizes all of the love you and your children can give her I There is only one Mother’s Ring. It is so distinctive, so unique, it has been awarded U. S. Patent #186,188. Ask for it by name, confirm it by its identifying tag. GORDON ORR JEWELER 111 E. Center Wareaw

HARRY SPENCER, 111 Harry Spence i 111 Graduates From Marine Depot SAN DlEGO—Marine private Harry Spencer 111, son of Mr. and Mrs. Harry Spencer Jr. of r 1, Milford, was graduated from eight weeks of recruit training at the Marine Corps recruit depot her?. He will now undergo from two to jfo r weeks of individual combat training and then, after leave at i heme, w’ll r pert to his first Marine i Corps assignment. j The intnsified Marine recruit training < n phasizes rigid physical eonditionic. and survival techniques, both at sea and afehore. to 1 d~velop s ’(-confidence and endurance Marksmanship with the M-14 rifle and 45-caliber pistol are equally stressed, and close order drill instills th> traditions of Marine i Corps teamwork. A thorough study of basic military subj ets, hygiene, first aid and t sanitation, and the customs, courtesies. history and mission, of the Marin - ' Corns serve to polish the new Marin 's recruit education and prepare him to join the Marine combat forces.

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