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Gia Lockhart Rashida Waddell Kristen Johnson Courlncy flarris Opinion At OLOC What Is The “True Meaning” Of Christmas? _ Each year, the Christmas buying season seems to begin earlier and earlier. While the day after Thanks giving may mark the first “official” Christinas shopping day, many re tail establishments have long since been decorated in their Christmas splendor. As children compose their Christmas wish lists, frantic parents scurry from place to place, trying to make as many of their children’s wishes as possible come true. Amidst all the holiday season’s hustle and bustle, has the “true meaning” of Christmas gotten lost In the shuffle? Post reporter Audrey Lodato decided to go to the children to find out what they think Christ mas is all about Here’s what students of Consola tion Catholic School on States ville Avenue had to say. da Lockhart, a five year old kindergartener who lives on Beat ties Ford Road, gave her explana tion of what Christmas means to her: “You have to be nice so Santa Claus can come.” First grader Rashida Waddell, a six year old from Herrin Avenue, Christmas Trees Christmas trees useful after ho lidays - While there may not be much resale value to old Christmas trees, they do have a usefulness after the holidays. They make great bird feeders-when hunks of suet or pine cones covered with peanut butter and rolled in bird seed are suspended from the branches. Several trees piled together make a nice home for rabbits, quail or Loftier CiMweit said, “Christmas means a lot to me. , Christmas means you should be very good and be Joyful for everything that you’ve got." Aa to why we exchange presents on Christmas, Rashida commented, "You want to share because you want others to share.’’ Courtney Harris, seven years old, is a second grader. Courtney lives on Park Road. "It means that we can celebrate Jesus’ birthday and be thankful for the things that we have.” i tew-. A -.1 "*T . Eight year old Kristen Johnson is a third grader who lives on W. 8th Street. To her, Christmas means “when Christ was born." Kristen added that "we give presents to Jesus by loving Him: We love our family, so we give presents to each ~offier, too." - Luther Caldwell is in fourth - ie Luther is 10 and lives on tties Ford Roaa. Luther ex plained, "It means when Jesus was born, and we celebrate all the gifts we get on Christmas.” (See additional children’s re sponses in next week’s Pest.) NEED TO MAKE-SOME MONEY? The Charlotte Post classified ads will help you sell those unwanted, usable items in the attic, basement, garage and the kids’ closets. Call 3760496 today... And Make Some Money!! The Law Firm of MARTIN, KZTZPHILL & MILLER One Charlottetown Center 1300 Baxter Street Suite 307 ._(704 ) 332-3118 ’ General Practice Including: Bankruptcies - Personal Injury - Traffic Violations Divorce - Separation - Child Support - Custody Adoption - Name Change - Wills & Estate Workmans Compensation - Social Security (_Deeds - Real Estate Closing - Criminal Law_ James A. Martin . Randy L. Miller Paul E. Hemphill ~ ISehcyn J. McDuffie fW: 5 ‘ ; ---- HURRY! SALE ENDS DEC. 15 OPEN EVERY NIGHT ’TILL CHRISTMAS WRAP UP A BEAUTIFUL CHRISTMAS AT SEARS SALE Most items at reduced prices — *3 to $8 OFF H*ad-to-to« warmth for junlore Bundle her in joy! Blenketcloth nightwear warms away winter's chill with a oozy softness that's hard to beat. And, she'll love the bright and muted candy colorations! Of Acrilan* acryl ic. Wear-Dated* by Monsanto. I . . 'i;.V . j;.y ..’-a nd sleepers, each I What she's dreaming of. . . 2-pc. pj's of comfy cotton and polyester in stripes or tatter sails and 1 pc. footed pj.'s of stretchy cotton antf nylon terry in stripes. Choose hers from a wide color array. I2" 2 pc pj.. reg. $18 each 1099 Footed terry pj. not shown. reg. $18 each Ask about Sears credit plans ——————J r - _. Satta faction guaranteed uai an Mgki Mkaj Ak^M, A— or /our monwy ovcpt tlNn, Roebuck and Co., fM4 I Sears pricing policy: If an item is not described as reduced or a special purchase, it is at its regular price A special purchase, though not reduced, is an exceptional value Sale prices shown in this section are in effect through Saturday Sears has a credit plan to suit most any need. ___L .. - - Concord Mall-Concord 786-6111 Eastland Mall 568-9160 SowthParfc 364-7750 TkrkeU On Sale At; Shaiada Records. Holloway’s Men’s Store. Barringer Drive Barber Shop, Queen City Pharmacy, Ja-Jo's Records (Gastonia), A Rameses Temple December 28 * a after 7 1 i Rameses Temple No. 5 1 ] J9r E. 8th St. Che* Marjorie, Ltd. To colobroto tho oponing of our Expanded Bridal and Budget Depart manta _through December 31 50% OFF ALL IN STOCK BRIDAL A FORMAL WEAR ORDERABLE BRIDAL DOWNS, BRIDESMAIDS A ACCEMOMCS (TOTAL BRIDAL PARTY 28% OFF) BRIDAL OR BRIDE8MAID8 Aa Separata Ordara 20% OFF No hehwflw, Rotunda, Chargoa or Layawaya 1531 East Blvd. Mon., Tuaa., Wad. A Thura. 10-9 332-7589_Fri. A Sat. 10-6_
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