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Newspaper
Roblin Review
Location
Roblin, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Dec 23, 1986
Page
18
Advent begins four Sundays before Christmas with a wreath of evergreen and four candles. Three violet and one rose denote repentance and joy. Lighting sequence follows a ritual at home and in churches, with Christ as the light dispelling darkness.
A legend places St. Winfred as 8th century missionary to Scandinavians. He supposedly saw a fir sprout from an oak, calling it holy and gifting it to celebrate the Savior. The tale links wassail to the custom of toasting health through festive drinks.
The article reviews whether the Bethlehem star was a supernatural sign or a planetary alignment featuring Jupiter Saturn and Mars in 6 B C It notes how ancient times relied on astrology and discusses the possibility that the Magi followed a rare planetary spectacle to the infant Jesus The piece reflects ongoing debate about dating Christ birth and its significance for faith.
The article traces Yuletide tree symbolism from ancient origins through medieval Christian reinterpretations. It links the evergreen to winter renewal and notes apples and wafers as early symbols, later replaced by ornaments and stars. It also mentions the poinsettia’s Mexican association as a Holy Night flower.
The wassail bowl and Christmas toast trace to a medieval gesture. A Germanic chieftain’s daughter offered a gold cup with wine and spoke Be of health Lord King. Common folk later drank hot ale with sugar nutmeg and ginger, then Spanish sherry joined the ritual.
The article describes Yule logs and wheel calendars used to mark seasons in Persia with a four-segment wheel and a yearly fire for luck. It explains Epiphany or Twelfth Night celebrated January 6 commemorating Jesus baptism and its early spread by AD 194 with King Alfred making Christmas season official in 9th century England.
A short legend from Mexico tells of Manuelito a poor boy who could not bring a gift to the Christ Child on Christmas Eve He prays outside the church window and believes prayer is a form of offering and communication with God.
The message urges safe holiday entertaining by removing trip hazards and dangerous items. It cautions against loose toys and sharp or heavy objects left where guests may reach them. Take steps to reduce risks and ensure a secure gathering space.
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