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look up. iiiifi m the Light ill’ (lie ivmlii c~- $ Lights and candles have always been associated with Christmas Day. They were used both on the tree, and lighted in the windows of the houses. This is in keeping with the celebration of Christ's birthday; •'Christmas" means “mass of Christ,” the word derives from the church celebration of the day, which formed a very important part of the holi day observance- in early medieval days. It is not the actual birth day of Christ we observe, for that date is lost in le gend' There was no celebra tion for over 200 years after His death' The Romans had a great feast in honor of Saturn, the \ Sun god. This Saturnalia A was held in December at the turn of the winter sol stice. The northern races Rejoice in the holiday spirit! National Art Interiors 530 HILLSBOROUGH ST. 833-9717 To you and yours, sincere wishes for happiness and prosperity throughout the holiday season from everyone at Pee Wee Hunter’s Florist 601 NEW BERN AYE. 834-4838 fey „; ff j P--*' U **' jj % j Brightest year ever / A HEARTY THANKS FOB YOUR WARM PATRONAGE RIDLEY REAL ESTATE ALEXANDER BUILDINU jg» RIDLEY celebrated the Yuletide (heathen winter feast) at the same time, decorating trees with lights. These lighted trees were called sun trees. About 400 AD. the Pope, .Julius I. fixed December 25 as the date on which Christ mas was to be observed, and ordered masses to be held to replace the pagan rites The Middle Ages were a period of light in many ways. There was light for the higher spirit of man, reflected in the resurgence of creative arts. And the rites of Christmas were at a zenith. Carols and hymns were written and sung by the monks. So hauntingly beautiful, so timeless, these hymns are still very much part of the beauty of the Season in our own time. Originally designed to No wonder men and wo men from all walks of life were compelled to believe in the iove of God because they saw it witnessed daily in the life of this little man of * * uear brothers, the feasts of the Lord and of the holy men of God are rather hon ored with the want and pov ;rty by which those godly men cornuered heaven for themselves than with the elegance and superfluity by w'hich they are far removed from heaven.” Francis spoke these words with a gentle voice, without the edge of reproof and reproach honor the Christ, the vest ments and accoutrements of the Church ceremonies were splendid, indeed. jgs%W SERVICE A I I#A CENTERS Jyk Although times have changed, one thing never changes; the feeling of good cheer and friendship during the Yuletide season. We wish you a merry Christmas! Lightner funeral Hon® 312 E. Smithfleld Street 633-1676 Whatever colour, race or _ Christmas cards hung on creed, trees for Gls by Chinese All plain folks are brothers soldiers during the Korean indeed. War. Both you and me want life . and peace. If you go home the war will M±/-:, .... * M-» A . ■MM ' i | ' * ST. AUG.’S MAINTENANCE STAFF MEMBERS RECEIVE GIFTS OF FRUIT These are some of the members of the maintenance staff of Saint Augustine’s College, with their large baskets of fruit, presented by the administration. Front row, left to right: Mesdames Mamie Harris, Dezoria Conyers, Willie R. Conyers, Dr. Joseph Jones, Jr., vice president of academic affairs, Mrs. Margaret Ransdell, director of personnel and Louis Shepard. Back row: Davis Sheohard and William Simpson. Durham College COLLEGE PI.AZA DURHAM, N. C. Registration: March Jmne Set»iemb«r entj ulinstmas It’s always a pleasure to take time during the holiday season to wish our friends well! | Humble Oil I Refining | Company iHE CAROLINIAN RAJ El OH. N C SATURDAY, DECEMBER 25, 1971 15
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