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Newspaper
Roblin Review
Location
Roblin, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Dec 21, 1977
Page
3
The article describes nationwide Christmas observances from nativity pageants and candlelight services to charitable drives for the needy. It notes live trees donated to parks, festive outdoor light displays, and church groups visiting hospitals and convalescent homes with carols and cheer.
The star of Bethlehem, cited in Matthew, spurs debate on its nature. Some point to a planetary conjunction in February 6 B.C. involving Jupiter Saturn and Mars as a potential explanation. Others argue for a divine sign or a Jupiter Saturn glow, with scholars noting dating uncertainties and ongoing faith-driven interpretation.
Readers learn which evergreens to buy such as yew fir pine and spruce from a nursery. Trees should be wrapped in burlap boxed and brought indoors before Christmas with extra moisture. Plant outside in Christmas week keeping burlap on and water well then mulch with peatmoss straw or hay to prevent deep freezing. Evergreen decorations may be placed beneath the tree for protection through winter.
The New Year toast travels worldwide with phrases like Ireland sinta mah Scotland hoot mon Italy a la saluti France a votre sante Germany gesundheit Poland na zdrowie China nee hong gin England cheerie Hebrew lachaim Greece ygeia
If candie wax falls on your carpet remove as much as you can with your fingers. Sponge the spot with carbon tetrachloride and clean cloths changing the cloths often. If the carpet has pile brush the pile gently with a wire suede brush. When using carbon tetrachloride avoid breathing fumes and ventilate the area well.
The Chanukah season begins December 5 and lasts eight days marking the Maccabees victory. Families exchange gifts, give to the poor, and light the eight branched menorah each night. Traditional foods and games add to the joyful celebration for children.
Cranberries, a holiday favorite, offer color and versatility as a winter fruit. They provide vitamins C and A, iron, calcium and iodine, and pair well with meat poultry or fish. Most berries are large and bright red. some smaller darker berries also appear. Choose shiny firm berries for best quality.
The article lists diverse New Year foods across regions. It notes black-eyed peas in the United States, sopa in Spain, cous cous with lamb and vegetables among Africans, Armenian New Year cakes, Swedish glogg with wine and spices, and Scotland's Wassail bowl with ale wine and spices.
In parts of Spain families gather on New Year Eve to celebrate with music and entertainment. At midnight each person tries to eat twelve grapes before the twelfth bell stroke. Those who finish are said to usher in a happy and successful year.
The piece reflects on why giving defines Christmas as the story of Christ’s birth. It highlights God’s gift of His Son and Mary Joseph and Jesus’ roles, emphasizing selfless dedication, service, and protection as the central theme of the first Christmas.
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