Pope John Paul II祇 Christmas Mass reaches suffering worldwide
Pope John Paul II celebrated midnight Mass in St. Peter's Basilica and spoke of Christ's birth as a message of joy that reaches even in suffering. He noted songs from midnight spread to prisons, concentration camps, hospitals, and other places of hardship as part of the church's Year of the Family.
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Aiken Standard Christmas Holiday Schedule Observed
The Aiken Standard will observe Christmas on Monday December 26 with offices at 124 Rutland Dr closed. Offices reopen Tuesday at 8 30 a.m. The publication and delivery schedule will be normal on Monday.
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Aiken Standard issues early Christmas Eve edition
The Aiken Standard went to press early Saturday to allow staff to be with families on Christmas Eve. Early press start meant some news and sports items are missing from today’s Christmas edition and readers may experience minor inconvenience.
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Far Side In Color For The Last Time
The Far Side appears in today’s Sunday color comics for the last time. Gary Larson retires at year’s end and a new color comic Close To Home will replace it in the Aiken Standard. The daily panel will be replaced by Ralph by Wayne Stayskal starting next week.
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Fruitcakes and pies split Southern holiday tastes
A Southern Life Poll by The Atlanta Journal-Constitution finds 45 percent of southerners eat fruit cake versus 33 percent in the rest of the country. Southerners favor sweet potato casserole and fruitcake, while pumpkin pie and eggnog attract more northern and non Southern tasters.
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Deaths Matilda J Bruce Aiken V Cavalcante Aiken
Obituary notices honor Matilda J. Bruce. Aiken Vito A Cavalcante. and Daniel G Rogers of Lexington. Details include dates, affiliations, and services forthcoming on page 10.
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Aiken
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Danny) G. Rogers
Lexington
Christmas Day Vacation Brightens Children’s Joy
Christmas Day brings happy scenes as gifts are opened and meals prepared. Children like Sally Ann McKinsey and Bobby enjoy homemade ornaments and family visits while Marcus Williamson from St Mary's Help of Christians School practices golf and hopes for snow. other kids anticipate outdoor play if weather clears.
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Why We Celebrate Christmas in a Christian Science Context
Editor notes Mary Steele of First Church of Christ Scientist Aiken reflects on Christmas as a religious holiday. She recalls how 1894 Boston church services and Christian Science study transformed her life, offering hope, comfort, and spiritual health amid despair and hardship. The piece emphasizes unity, universal love, and a church family, citing Mary Baker Eddy’s founding principles.
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Exchanging Gifts Becomes Easier With Holiday Returns
Local stores offer express service and no hassle exchanges after Christmas. Belk, JC Penney, Kmart, and Wal Mart run special return lines with managers noting policies allow exchanges for items not bought at their stores. Sales after Christmas aim to move inventory and draw shoppers.
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Aiken
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Hijackers Seize Paris Bound Jet in Algiers Standoff
Four gunmen seized a Paris bound Airbus A300 at Houari Boumediene Airport in Algiers killing two people and taking 271 passengers and 12 crew. Officials said at least 55 hostages were freed by Saturday evening as negotiations continued and security forces surrounded the airliner.
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