Christmas safety don'ts for a merry season
To keep your Christmas a truly merry one, remember these safety guidelines. Do not give dangerous toys or toys with sharp points to children. Supervise any electric toys. Avoid lighted candies on the tree unless unavoidable. Keep the tree away from stoves and fireplaces and never leave a lit tree unguarded. Use a sturdy ladder and keep decorations away from candles. Make the tree fire resistant and do not leave toys where people may trip. Ensure steps and sidewalks are not icy and drive safely.
Early Yuletide Thought Pagan By Christians
A history of Christmas facing early church challenges. From pagan roots of Saturnalia to the adoption of December 25 by Pope Julius I, the piece notes Yuletide traditions like the Yule log, Christmas tree, stockings, and Santa Claus evolving from earlier customs and legends. It highlights tensions over Christmas celebrations and the sun’s solstice symbolism.
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Constantine
Empire
Christ
Julius I
Santa Claus
St. Nicholas
Federated Church Plans New Years Eve Service
The Federated Church will host its traditional New Year’s Eve and devotional service on Wednesday night at 10 30. Congregation members and friends are invited to gather for fun and fellowship in the church dining room before moving to the sanctuary at midnight for a short period of devotion.
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Federated Church
Little Hornets Triumph Over Flat Rock Reserves
In a curtain raiser at Flat Rock last Friday, coach Howard Hill led the Little Hornets to a 33-30 win over the Flat Rock reserves. Dick Hoeft scored 12 for Saline, Si Woods added eight, while Flat Rock’s George Collins tallied 15.
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Howard Hill
Little Hornets
Little Rams
Hill
Dick Hoeft
Si Woods
Hoeft
Saline
Woods
George Collins
Auld Lang Syne origins and Burns legacy explored
The article traces Auld Lang Syne to older songs and to Sir Robert Aytoun before Burns claimed it. It notes Burns misrepresented the song and credits him with giving the tune immortality while acknowledging its pre Burns phrases and refrain.
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Robert Burns
George Thomson
Burns
Thomson
Sir Robert Aytoun
Aytoun
Christmas Eve Memory Check and Holiday Cheer Suggestions
A reflective reminder urges readers to prepare home decorations gifts and refreshments for visiting neighbors and friends. It encourages sending last minute Christmas cards telegraphs or messenger calls to include distant loved ones and to spread Christmas cheer throughout the town.
Wanted Section Fireplace Logs May Be Had
A small quantity request notes fireplace logs can be obtained by driving out to the Levi eit farm at Willis and Bishop. Card of thanks expresses appreciation for gifts flowers and cards received during a hospital stay from Mrs Maurice Henderson. Also thanks to friends and relatives for cards and gifts during illness from Mrs Charles Lambarth. A New Year greeting from Dot Dick and Len Mutzel ends the notice.
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Levieit Farm
Maurice Henderson
Charles Lambarth
Dot,Dick
Len” Mutzel
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