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THE PILOT—Southern Pines, North. Carolina
THURSDAY, DECEMBER 26, 1963
C2n signt
show that It’s * ‘
time for
us to express
our best wishes
ond thanks to
out good friends.
Christmas Holiday
Ideas Drawn From
Many Lands, Times
As the world grows smaller,
Christmas observances in differ
ent countries grow more similar.
Santa Claus in red suit and white
beard drives his reindeer-drawn
sleigh to North, Central and
South America and to many oth
er countries as well.
Sharing of Christmas customs,
however, only serves to point up
the fact that this is a holiday for
everyone, and a holiday which
draws ideas from all lands and
times, uniting them in both relig
ious and secular observances of
the season.
placed in a replica of the manger.
On Christmas Eve, the figure rep
resenting Jesus is added.
In Holland
Gifting season in Holland tradi
tionally begins on December 5
and is called “Strooivand” or
“strewing night.” Children place
their shoes by the fireplace, filled
with carrots and hay for St. Nich
olas’ horse—in the expectation
that on the morrow the shoes will
icontain candy, fruits and toys.
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treat. New Year’s visits are paid
—and it’s customary for the vis
itor to bring along a pocketful of
coal.
In Scotland
Christmas feast favorites in
Scotland include shortbread, a
rich cake or cookie, and haggis,
a kind of pudding. New Year’s
Eve, or Hogmanay, is the princi
pal day for gifts and greetings,
when children go singing from
house to house, in hopes of a
In Portugal
Christmas is the occasion for a
family celebration among the
Portugu ese. Families gather on
Christmas Eve for dinner at the
home of the oldest living relative.
After the children have gone to
bed, a crib or creche is placed be
fore the fireplace, and around it
,are grouped the children’s shoes,
which serve the same function as
Christmas stockings.
that never falls. Since Christmas
weather in Brazil is summery,
picnics and boating excursions
are part of the celebration.
In Brazil
Papa Noel makes the Christmas
Eve rounds in Brazil, in a rein
deer-drawn sleigh. He trims the
trees with popcorn and bits of
cotton—to make up for the snow
In Germany
Many modern Christmas cus
toms come from Germany, inclu
ding the lighted evergreen tree.
Appropriately, gift-choosing sea
son in West Germany today starts
after Christmas bonuses are dis-
tributed on December 1.
Eastman Dillon, Union Securities & Co.
Membeis New York Stock Exchange
MacKenzifc Building 135 W. New Hampshire Ave.
Southern Pines, N. C.
Telephone: Southern Pines OX 5-7311
Complete Investment and Brokerage Facilities
Direct Wire to our Main Office in New York
A. E. RHINEHART
Resident Manager
Consultations by appointment on Saturdays
In Mexico
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Cameron Oil Co.
Southern Pines, N. C.
Celebrating the posada is a
Mexican custom focused on the
Nativity. ,
“Posada” means “lodging” or
“km,” and for the nine “posada”
days from December 16 to 25,
I churches, hotels, social groups
and families throughout Mexico
act out the story of the Nativity,
j A procession of pilgrims comes
I to the place where the celebration
is scheduled. They carry clay fig
ures of Mary and Joseph, and
they seek shelter from the “inn
keepers” within.
At first the innkeepers refuse,
then they admit the pilgims to
feast and ejoice. Figures repre
senting Mary and Joseph are
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Shaw Paint & Wallpaper Co.
worship in the'
church of your choice \.^
Southern Pines, N. C.
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We’re sending you
our very best at
Christmas!
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McNEILL’S SERVICE STATION
Southern Pines, N. C.
PILOT ADVERTISING PAYS
... to hear the <
Christmas story... to
[^sing Christmas carols...
to greet your
friends and neighbors,
C.. to share the joys of J
the season with
your loved ones ..
that's Christmas, and '
may you and yours
enjoy it to the fullest!
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here comes Santa Claus with a pack full of cordial wishes
for a Christmas that brings the best of everything to you
JACKSON MOTORS, INC.
Your Ford Dealer
Southern Pines
Blsiiness Directory
MILDRED'S BEAUTY SHOP
Hy. 1 South (Opp. Ford Place) Southern Pines
New Fall Hairstyles For You
Phone 692-3031
Hours 10 A.M. - 10 P.M.
Closed Monday
Transit-Mix Concrete
Any Amount You Need
STAR CONCRETE CO.. INC.
Phone 695-4S22
U.S. 1 South Southern Pines
POWER MOWERS
REPAIRED
ABERDEEN GARAGE
400 TARBELL ABERDEEN. N. C.
WI 4-1581
FINE FURNITURE
Interior Decorator
Service
COLONIAL FURNITURE CO.
290 S. W. Broad St. OX 2-6895
Southern Pines, N. C.
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SOUTHERN PINES
COUNTRY CLUB
Open Year Round
ELECTRICAL CONTRACTORS
ABERDEEN ELECTRIC SHOP
FREE ESTIMATES
Phone WI 4-1370 Aberdeen, N. C
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Sor, Phone 294-8122 Pinehurst. N. C.
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AIR & STEAMER TICKETS
CRUISES — TOURS
SAVE at
McLEAN'S STYLE SHOP
If It's Fashion News — It's Herel
Aberdeen. N. C.
Windsor 4-1181—103 South St.
DniR¥
Regular 3eason
11 A. M. — 11 P. M. Dally
US 1 between So. Pines & Aberdeet
GOLDSMITH
Construction And Forestry
Service
Phone OX 5-7391
Southern Pines, N. C.
COLLINS DEPT. STORE
Official Boy & Cub Scout
Equipment
Ph. WI 4-1213 Aberdeen. N. C.
CLARK 8t BRADSHAW
Auto Service
N. W. Broad St. Ph. OX 2-7171
TATES HDW. 8t ELEC. CO.
N. W. Broad St. Phone 695-1891
Sou. Pines Recapping Co.
Ph. OX 5-6273 S. W. Broad St Ext
Southern Pines. N. C.
SOCIAL STATIONERY : GIFT PRINTING
All Types of Business Forms
Prompt Service — Reasonable Prices
Phone 2-7271 Southern Pines, N. C.
THE PILOT, Inc.
Liddell Associates
REAL ESTATE & INSURANCE
MARK LIDDELL. Realtor 695-5122
Major USAF Reserve 695-0222
U.S. Highway 1, South, Southern Pines
HOURS
Fri.-Sat. Evenings 7:30 - 10:30 p.m.
Sat.-Sun. Afternoon 2:30 . 5:00 pm.
Sun.-Thurs. Evemngs 7:30 ■ 10:00 p.m.
JONES ROLLER SKATING
Hwy. 15-501 South Southern Pines
TIRE RECAPPING
Complete Tire Service
Recapping 6 Hours
ALMOND'S TIRE SERVICE
U, S. 1 South
Southern Pines
Ph. 695-0741
HAWKINS ELECTRIC SERVICE
CONTRACTING
Large or Small
U. S. 1-A South Phone 695-8395
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SADDLERY
Leather Goods
BOZICK & COMPANY
210 S. W. Broad St
Phone OX 2-6154
WESTINGHOUSE
HEAT PUMPS — AIR CONDITIONERS — APPLIANCES
Sales GLENN NEWBERRY CO. Service
212 S.W. Broad Si. Phone 695-1481 Southern Pines
movers I
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Sandhills Bonded Warehouse, Ine.
Agents For
AERO — MAYFLOWER
Crating . Packing - Storage
OX 5-5691 U. S. 1 North
Southern Pines, N. C.
HOBBS INSURANCE AGENCY
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Insurance and Service
OX 5-7411
118 N. W. Broad St. Southrn Pines
MILL OUTLET STORE
Dress Materials and Accessories
Draperies and Upholistery
650 S. W. Broad Si.
LONG MEADOW FARMS
Country Fresh Dairy Products
Call 695-5602 For Home Delivery
Southern Pines-Pinehursl-Aberdeen-Carthage
AMBULANCE SERVICE
POWELL FUNERAL HOME
Phone OX 2-6161
Southern Pines. N. C.
Southern Pines Warehouses
Quality Building Supplies
Our 33rd Year Phone OX 2-713)
FIELDS PLUMBING & HEATING
[Plumbing - Heating - Air Conditioning
Ph. CY 4-5952 Pinehurst N. C.
Bigelow Carpeting
HALLUM FURNITURE CO.
Aberdeen - Rockingham
Shaw Paint & Wallpaper Co.
N. E. Broad St Ph. OX 2-7601