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BEST WISHE
To you. wlio I I n
faithful a fri< 1 I
tomer ... we repeal mis
year the ageless, unchange
able phrase. Merry Christ
mas.” We,know that you’ll
know it comes from the
heart.
POE’S SERVICE STATION
Southern Pines
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It's Christmas agjin, and we re glad. Glad
,.. because it gives us the opportunity and
occasion to express our sincere appreciation
for the friendship of those whom we serve.
You've made this a wonderful Christmas
for usl
CAROLINA PHARMACY
Pinehurst, N. C.
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PROOF
THE PILOT—Southern Pines, North Carolina
THURSDAY, DECEMBER 21, 1961
but native ways still prevail
u. S. Christmas Customs Becoming
Popular in Latin American Nations
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blindfolded, spun around, and
allowed a whack at it with a
stick. When the pinata is finally
smashed, all hands rush for tl;ie
shower of candies and toys.
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OLD
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Santa Claus speaks Spanish. He
has to, because he is getting more
and''more mail addressed to the
“Polo Norte.”
Children of Latin America tra
ditionally send their letters to
“Baby Jesus, Heaven, Care of St.
Peter.” But North American sym
bols of Christmas—Santa Claus,
the tinseled tree, wreaths, and
greeting cards—are becoming fa
miliar in the cities of several
neighboring countries, notably
Mexico, Cuba and Puerto Rico.
The Latin Christmas, however,
remains richly rooted in the Na
tivity, the National Geographic
Society says. The humblest home
has its crib, or creche, mounted
with love and care whetl^er the
figures are cardboard cutouts or
beautifully carved figures of folk
art.
Something New Added
Not even the classic tableau of
the Holy Family, Shepherds, and
Magi has entirely escaped the in
cursion of modern times. In Bra
zil, where families give it lavish
attention, children often add a
touch of the , 20th century. It is
not uncommon to see an electric
train racketing around the stable
while a toy jet plane hovers near
by-
In the lands of Central and
South America, the Christmas
festival reaches its zenith with the
celebration of the Misa del Gallo
(Mass of the Cock) at midnight
Christmas Eve. This traditionally
is the hour at which Christ was
born. The name itself stems from
Christian Rome’s early practice
of holding the first service when
the cock crew.
Christmas feasts follow- the
midnight service, and delicacies
vary according to the country
While roast pig is Latin America’s
holiday favorite, turkey domi
nates tables in Mexico, Brazil,
Colombia, Nicaragua, Panama,
and Puerto Rico.,
Gift-giving has always been
closely linked to the .Nativity.
The youngsters of many lands
look to the Christ Child for pres
ents. In certain countries, inclu
ding Mexico and Puerto Rico, tots
impatiently await Epiphany^an-
uary 6, and a visit from the Three
Wise Men. Santa Claus adds, for
the parents, an expensive compli
cation.
Exchange of gifts takes an un
usual turn in Colombia. Merry
makers in masquerade mill
through the streets on Christmas
Eve Whenever a friend detects
another’s identity, he claims a
reward.
Posadas and Pinatas
In Mexico, during the nine days
before Christmas, candlelight
processions are formed each
night. Called Posadas, which lit
erally means “lodging,” the ritual
re-enacts the Holy family s jour
ney to Bethlehem and its difficul
ty in finding a place to stay. At
prearranged household.
marchers are barred at first, then
admitted with rejoicing.
Children can scarcely await the
breaking of the pinata. A fragile
earthen jar, lavishly decorated in
the guise of an animal or other
form, is suspended in a large
room or patio. Each guest is
WATERWAY GUIDE
The 1962 Inland waterway
guide will carry main feature on
North Carolina entitled
Morehead City via the Oute
Banks” by Bob Simpson, More-
head City marine writer and
boating and salt water fishing au
thority. Bob is well known in the
boating fraternity. His residence
f toe ?acht “Silver Spray,” home
Morehead City Marina.
The poinsettia is Latin Amer
ica’s traditional Christmas deco
ration and its contribution to
North America’s' Yuletide. The
shrub with flaming-red bracts
was brought to the United States
in 1829 by Dr. Joel Roberts Poin
sett, a minister to Mexico, and
given his name
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Interested in a one-stop shopping list for Christmas? It’s easy
to fill the family stockings with something special for every mem
ber of the family. A visit to a nearby electric appliance dealer
will help you select gifts that are both practical and appreciated.
For Mother there are scores of timesaving, small appliances
to brighten her holiday as well as save her time, steps and eliort
for years to come. For Dad, you’ll find power tools or perhaps
an electric razor. And for the children, there are electrical toys
as well as more practical gifts.
Why not solve your family gift problem with a one-stop shop
ping trip to a nearby appliance dealer? When you give better
Metrically, you’re sure to please that “someone
■'e/VE BETTER\
ELECTRICALLY \
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CAROLINA POWER A LIGHT COMPANY^
in investor-owned, taxpaying, public utility company
Mi
As the holiday season approaches and 1961
draws to a close, the Directors, (Mficers and
Staff of The Citizens Bank and Trust Com
pany join together in expressirig our sincere
appreciation for your friendship, confidence
and loyalty throughout the year. It was a
pleasure to serve you. .
May 1962 bring you and your family the
Best of Good Health, Happiness and Prosper
ity.
President
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Southern Pines, N. C.
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