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Newspaper
Roblin Review
Location
Roblin, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Dec 20, 1978
Page
2
The tale traces St. Nicholas from Patara in the semi tropical coast of Turkey to Bari Italy where his remains were taken by Italian sailors after his death He rarely traveled beyond his homeland region and Europe origins define the legend through centuries.
The article recounts St Nicholas as a wealthier bishop of Myra whose famed deeds include gifting dowries to three poor Dutch daughters. It notes his generosity, lasting patronage, and legends later clouded by time, including a tale of saving marriages and his death after Diocletian imprisonment.
The Christmas Council reports over one million tree sales this year with about 250000 being artificial. Shoppers cite beauty, convenience, economy and safety as reasons for choosing artificial trees. A wide range of sizes and styles is available from twelve inch toppers to eight foot specimens. Trees last ten to fifteen years with proper care, and buyers are advised to look for fire retardant features and lighting specifications.
A wide display of attractive minilights and a 5 watt regular indoor light set accompanies the trend of purchasing multiple artificial trees for homes, highlighting advantages of artificial trees driving increased purchases.
In a festive night spirit, the house glows bright as a Christmas tree stands ready and carols fill the air. Children beam with joy as candles burn and celebrations begin.
Industry experts unveil lower wattage for outdoor seven watt bulbs and five watt for interior lights, preserving festive glow. Ontario Hydro data show residential lighting uses only two percent of electricity, and Christmas lights account for less than .005 percent of Canada’s total energy consumption.
The advertising copy notes light sets available in a variety of sizes shapes and colours including small midget lamps and larger bulbs. Prices range from 99 cents to 18 dollars per set and all light sets have CLS A approval.
The article advises keeping Christmas decorations attractive yet safe. It warns that mistletoe and holly berries are poisonous for children and should be kept out of reach. It also cautions against fragile ornaments with detachable parts and suggests using non breakable decorations for reuse each year.
Most people eat too much of high calorie sweets during holidays. Skip stuffing on candies cakes and cookies and ensure regular meals include four basic food groups for a healthy after Christmas.
The American Society of Composers Authors and Publishers lists 287 songs with Christmas Tree in the title. Rights organizations license items like Christmas Tree Angel Christmas Tree Bauble Christmas Tree Lights and Christmas Tree Parade among others.
The article explains month name origins. January derives from Janus the two faced god. February traces to Februaria time of sacrifices. March honors Mars the god of war. May comes from Maia the goddess of marriage.
Juno gives name to the brides month. Quintilis became July to honor Julius Caesar. April derives from Aperire meaning to open signaling new fruit. Sextilis became August, the sixth month in the Roman calendar.
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