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Newspaper
Ontario Georgetown Herald
Location
Georgetown, Ontario, Canada
Date
Dec 24, 1968
Page
15
The article traces Christmas name variations across Europe, notes Dec 25 as a probable notional date for Jesus birth, and outlines historic reckonings from ancient Rome to medieval scholars. It cites Bethlehem as Jesus birthplace, then highlights historical disputes about year and calendar changes impacting Christmas.
December 1 1968 letter from Mrs. Catherine Dayfoot of San Fernando Trinidad sending Christmas wishes via The Herald. She notes Georgetown’s growth, her late husband Charles Brown Dayfoot, and son Rev Arthur Dayfoot as principal of St Andrew's Theological College in San Fernando. She cites ecumenical Christian training and community gatherings, closing with prayers for Christmas and the New Year.
A reflection on Christmas as a time when kindness faith and joy prevail. The piece argues the world needs more sentimental acts like a mother's kiss a friendly handshake and shared songs to brighten hearts and smiles. It emphasizes Christmas as a day with a right of way for generosity and warmth.
A concise Christmas verse reflecting on the Wise Men and the guiding star. It expresses wishes for happiness, goodwill, and love filling hearts, and the enduring hope and joy associated with the holiday season.
The oratorio by George Frederick Handel was completed in twenty five days and first staged in Dublin in 1742. A year later King George II began the custom of standing during the Hallelujah Chorus.
Esquesing Reeve George Currie hints at a bid for Halton County warden in 1969. Currie, a long time Esquesing politician, could join Milton’s Reeve Austan Ledwith and Oakville’s Reeve Alan Day as potential candidates. Currie previously served as warden in 1936 and has held every county office.
Santaklausen is described as the year’s most important festival in Austria. Saint Nicholas, patron of children, appears on December 6 with the devil. He asks children to confess both good and bad deeds and rewards honest ones with candles, fruits, and nuts.
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