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Show The Times-New- s Nephi, Utah December 26, 1974 Realism Reflected at Christs Birthplace In the Middle East, where Christ lived, Christmas has a touch of realism. The patriarch comes from Jerusalem with a troop of cavalry in gorgeous array. The service lasts from 10 p.m. until long after midnight. After the reading of the gospel the clergy and congregation leave the church and journey to the Grotto of the Nativity. At Christmastime there is so much emphasis on the secular, even commercial aspects of the Season, it is natural that skeptics of the entire religious concept take this occasion to deride many of the traditions such as the miracle of Conception, the Star in the East, and so on. As the triumphs of moderscience continue to n-day dazzle the mind and imaginconflicts ation, its age-ol- d with religion continue to he debated. Interestingly enough, in the latter part of the 20th century, when such spectacular achievements as mans voyage's into space are becoming almost commonplace, the conflicts between religion and science seem in fact, less controversial these miracles are being judged as events that ensue as results of the laws of God. ... Many great scientists have expressed deep religious feeling in connection with their scientific discoveries. For example, concurrent his discovery of the mathematical laws of planetwith ary motion in the early 17th century, Johann Kepler said: The heavenly motions are nothing but a continuous song for several voices, perceived by the intellect, not by the ear. It is no longer surprising (therefore) that man wanted to reproduce the continuity of cosmic time Nephi Packing Co. LOVES THE PARK Ma? thc joy and peAce OF CbRiSTMAS Lie WiTb you TODAy AND ALWAyS Nephi City Officers and Employees ft favorite Tale Tschaikovski Set Mans attitudes toward religion today focus on the Laws of God rather than mere magic ... by an artful symphony for several voices to test ... "The nutcracker changeling by enchantment, had escaped forever into the Land of Dreams Come True Ever since that night, the the delight of the Divine Creator ... by making music in the imitation of nutcracker has refused to talk about the strange adventure. But at times there is a twinkle in his eye which amounts almost to a wink. Cod. Again, citing the 1948 wrote that the edition of Sir James Jeans The Mysterious Universe, the renowned physicist-astronom- Marie knows that he, too, will never forget! At great formal parties when her father and mother entertain the peers of the Realm, the nutcracker is an object of and special delight to all only Marie truly knows why. stream of knowledge ishead-in- g towards a reality. The universe begins to look more like a great thought than like a great machine. Mind no longer appears as an accidental intruder into the realm of matter. Quoting Cornell Universitys first president, Andrew Dickson White, My conviction is that science, though it has evidently conquered Dogmatic Theology based on biblical texts and ancient modes of thought, will go hand in hand with Religion; and that, although theological control will continue to diminish, Religion as seen in the recognition of a Power in the universe, not ourselves, which makes for righteousness, and in the love of God and of our neighbor, will steadily grow stronger and stronger. Tradition Has It That Yule Tree Began in Egypt The Christmas tree, now almost a universal symbol, probably came to America from Germany, although tradition has it that Christmas trees originated in Egypt. The palm tre us supposed to put forth a branch every month, and a spray of this tree, with 12 shoots on it, was used in Egypt. German writers mention the tree as early as 1605. The German prince Albert, consort of Queen Victoria, introduced the Christmas tree in England when he had a tree for his One Christmas Eve, many years ago, a little girl named Marie received as a gift a wonderful wooden nutcracker. No ordinary kitchen tool, this but a brave hussar with high black shako and bright red coat, who cracked nuts between his teeth every time he clicked his heels. No wonder Marie stole softly downstairs to see him again! But what was her astonishment, reaching the tree, to find a fierce battle raging between the plump parlor mice and the come-aliv- e toy soldiers. To protect her from harm, the valiant nutcracker transformed himself into a boy prince, and bore her away to the land of the Sugar Plum Fairy. There, all her favorite candies joined in dances representing the countries from which they originated. Light as spun sugar themselves, the children traveled on through the frosty night to the land of the Snow King and his Queen. Before thrones of ice, they whirled with the dazzling snowflakes, until a drift of perfumed blossoms melted the court, and wreathed the drowsy children with the magic of spring. Deep in a mist of dreams, Marie and the little Prince 'lost one another. When at last Marie awoke in her little white bed at home, the amazing nutcracker lay stiffly on the counterpane. sein-tilatin- you and your loved ones We wish g truly festive holiday season. a Its ice-bou- a pleasure to greet you and to say thank you for your patronage. Parkin Motor Co. sister lives in Nephi But the Prince, long a daughter. celebrate the birth of the Prince of Peace, it is our fondest prayer that His peace As we will dwell within everyj heart at Christmas, and ever after. f Tidwell Coaland Trucking Its that time of the year again! May your home be filled with hearts filled with the holiday cheer at Christmastime...and your joy of greeting friends and being with loved ones. Best wishes Juab County Officers and Employees |