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Newspaper
Roblin Review
Location
Roblin, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Dec 22, 1960
Page
6
A column reflects on Christmas 1960 urging peace and goodwill amid global strife. It notes rising wars, Congo tensions, Canada’s unemployment, inflation, and consumer excess, warning against economic warfare by communism and stressing Christ’s mission of peace.
A reflection on how creative leisure and deliberate thinking spurred progress by developing energy sources beyond human muscle. The piece notes that thoughtful experimentation leads to advances improving living standards and the efficiency of work.
A reflective editorial urges readers to consider the true meaning of Christmas and the author’s call for goodwill. It questions whether a somber theme is inappropriate for the season and warns that personal faults could lead to catastrophe in a troubled world as the new year approaches.
An account describes the hybrid Spanish Indian Christmas miracle play shown in San Antonio. Amateur actors tour houses, using yards as stages with a Christ Child on a platter and various props. A tent depicts hell while Ermitano and other figures enact a ritual, ending with the vanquishing of devils and a communal kiss of the Christ Child.
Ancient Europeans viewed mistletoe as medicine and luck, with beliefs it cured ulcers and epilepsy. Norse myth links mistletoe to Balder’s death. gods banished harm from it. Today the plant is a universal symbol of love and peace, with kissing beneath it a modern practice rooted in its historic associations.
A discussion of early Christmas gift customs in England describes kissing rings hung in great halls, decorated with mistletoe and roses. Knights and ladies met beneath them, exchanging gifts at Yuletide as social practices evolved from roses to other personal tokens.
In memory of William James Leslie who died January 27 1959 mourned in silence by daughter Reta son in law Ernie and grandchildren Susan and Ronald. The poem recalls happy times and enduring love from the family.
A Dance will be held at Silverwood Hall on Friday December 30 1960 with music by Pat Powell's Orchestra. Admission is $1.00 and lunch will be served. Sponsored by the Silverwood Snow Plow Club. p49.
Yellow clover seed offered for sale and a set of sleighs also available. Contact Mike Filewich at 43-3 in Roblin Manitoba.
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