Christmas customs and symbols across ages
The piece surveys traditions from Mesopotamian twelve days celebrations to evergreen trees holly mistletoe and the kiss of peace. It notes Luther Saint Nicholas and St Francis of Assisi shaping Christmas symbols and creches, framing the season as faith hope peace joy and love.
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Mesopotamia
Heaven
Earth
Martin Luther
St. Nicholas
St. Francis of
Assisi
Mary and Joseph
Bethlehem
St. Francis
U C W Meet Crandall Discusses Worship and Plans
The U C W met November 15 at 1 30 p m with Mrs Gerry Steen in the chair The Scotia Chumah groups presented a worship on Remembrance The Senior Chair shared numbers read minutes and the treasurer reported funds The group voted to donate Smorgasbord proceeds to the church Proposals included pew cost estimates and plans for a December 21 Christmas party with a Sunday School concert The meeting closed with the Mizpah Benediction and lunch.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mrs. Taylor
Bev Coveney
D. Johnston
Louise Hyndman
Alice Rudd
Huskies Host Cash Bonspiel For Finances
The Huskies announce a Cash Bonspiel set for December 21 to 23 to boost funds. Hockey schedule notes show games across several towns including Kenton Rivers Ooza Kwun Birtle Cardale Rossburn and Miniota through January and February. Posters urge community support.
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Parkland Parish News
D. J. M. McCrindle
Cele
Hamiota Memorial
Skating Club
Hamiota Figure Skating Club
Hamiota Merchants
Childs Toque
Mitt Set
Childs
Mukluks
Santa
Hamiota Community Hall
R. M. B. Toews
Doak & Co
Hamiota Virden
Hamiota
Showtime
the Cowboys
John Wayne
U.C.W
Ad *Anada
Buffalo Plains Inn Entertainment
Stan War
Buffalo Plains
Oak River
Chevrolet
GMC
Oldsmobile
PA Cs Rinmans
S. M. Pedlow
Man
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