25 Dec 1999
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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Dec 25, 1999
Page
1
A historical quiz about the Nativity contains claims on stable location, birth date, ages of Mary and Joseph, the Magi’s identity and origin, and the meaning of Merry. The provided answers correct several common assumptions about the biblical account and traditions.
Richard and Catherine Baisley observe a family Christmas tradition by placing the baby Jesus in their Nativity set after midnight on Christmas Eve. The practice, over 50 years old, marks Jesus birthday and amuses children who later rush to place the infant. The Baisleys moved to Aiken from Ulster Park, New York.
In Bethlehem Western Bank crowds gathered for Christmas Eve events despite heavy security. Palestinian police monitored Manger Square while Israeli forces operated checkpoints on access routes. Tourists noted the tense atmosphere but felt protected as Latin Patriarch led the traditional midnight Mass.
Aiken residents may place trees by the roadside for regular yard waste pickup or take them to the city's compost facility for mulch. Public Service superintendent Kenny Cook notes the program continues via the parks and recreation department.
Area shoppers are set to flood stores Sunday for exchanges and returns of Christmas gifts. Wal-Mart on Whiskey Road anticipates long lines and a 1 30 p m return start due to the blue law with or without a receipt. Big K-Mart on Silver Bluff Road also expects a busy day.
In Leesville South Carolina Aunt Mat and Uncle Bill hosted four adopted children two white and two Afro American from a freed slave Johnson family Their home became a shelter a life lessons of unconditional love The piece links their ordinary lives to the Christmas spirit and a broader message of inclusion and care.
The offices of the Aiken Standard will be closed on Monday to allow employees to spend time with their families. The newspaper will publish on Monday and reopen Tuesday at 8:30 a.m.
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