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Frid#j^i ^ur HaiSi &SE Page Nine MIRROR MEDITATION By EAAMITT L. BRINSON Quite often we hear the ques tion; why have we allowed the celebration of Christmas to be come so commercialized? I wonder how many of us would enjoy Christmas If we did not see the gayly decorated stores and windows, the ornamented 'Meet and Eat' at DIXON'S SODA SHOP and LUNCHEONETTE Elks Temple Corner lighted Christmas trees, the bright lighted streets, the hustle and bustle of shopping, not to mention the billions of dollars In earnings It creates. How else could we express our selves In the joy of giving. If we did not have the convenience of purchasing the variety of gifts that suits our needs. The atmosphere and sur roundings in many cases help us to build up to the spirit of things. It Is a reminder of some wonderful memorable and joyful Christmas In the past. Time and place are important to our emotional conditioning and without something which sets the spark within each In dividual, Christmas would not have meaning. There are many millions who would never know or ex perience anything of the joy of the greatest event In the his tory of the world If It were not for a commercialized Christ mas. To some there must be snow. To some there must be brouslng In the sun along some sandy beach. To some, there must be commercialized rec- reatlcmal activity. So time, place and atmosphere might be of personal Importance, but not of general importance. I recall the candle lit trees, open fire place, stockings on mantles, the smell of cedar, the decorations that would seem antique today, of popcorn gar land, of holly and laurel. The excitement of roaming the woods, the creeks and swamps for decorations and mistletoe. The anticipation of what Santa would bring; knowing full well It would be limited (compared to the luxury of variety these days.) There would be plenty of fruits and candles, home made pies and cakes. Extra food-and a real feast on Christmas day. Then the real spirit of things enter Into my memory just as It does In every adult. One that stands out more than all else Is the joy I saw In the eyes of my Mom and Dad as they watched the excitement and gladness of we children. The love and gratitude and pride they expressed to us as they took up In their arms for the thank ful hugs and kisses; their glances at one another, grate ful to be the giver; the love- the joy that came from their hearts, their prayers of thanks giving for blessings no matter how meager. This to me is the spirit of Christmas. (Continued On Page 10) You Pay No More For Reliable Repairs and Courteous Treatment at L & T Radio & TV Service 123 Middle St. Dial 638-5476 R. B. BRATCHER RINGING-IN WISHES FOR A IK MERRY CHRISTMAS WOODROW MOORE'S A BLESSED CHRISTMAS Sincerely, all of us extend our hope that this holy season will bring all of you fulfillment of your dreams. THE BANK OF NEW BERN Chis cheery wish for Christmas joy, though it’s repeated yearly, is just as warm as it can be and meant oh-so sincerely: !Happy holiday! Carolina Oil & Distributing Co.
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