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Show Christmas in Times Done By sters, to be strung with cranberries and wound around the Christmas tree. Time was when Christmas meant sitting before a crackling fire, as the beautiful story of the Nativity was read from the family bible. Perhaps corn would be popped by the young- - Most likely the tree it- self would have been chopped down by Dad and the youngsters, then brought . home, in a wheelbarrow or sled with much excitement and anticipation. And of course, the childrens stockings would be hung by the chimney with care. The sound of sleigh bells might have been heard outside, as carolers arrived in a sleigh, with shouts of Merry Christmas and peals of laughter. Then, as the family clustered about the living room window, the merry group would offer favorite carols like Deck the Halls and "Silent Night. All would be invited in for a cup of hot chocolate and some of cookMothers ies. Then the carolers would once again pile into their sleigh and off they would go, sleigh bells jinghorse-draw- n home-bake- d Perhaps after dinner, the youngsters would run down to the frozen-ove- r creek or pond with their brand-neice skates, or go sledding down a nearby hill. They had no entertainment then, as we know it, except their own high spirits and resourcefulness. But the new train, the new doll, whatever Santa left under the tree, was cherished and enjoyed as though it were a priceless jewel. Christmas has changed in many ways for most Americans but basically speaking, it still is celebrated in much the same fashion today with family festive meals. w hand-mad- pot-holde- r. It can be the glow of a fireside, welcoming guests to a home for the holidays. It can be the delight on a childs face as the d tree is lighted for the first time. newly-decorate- The Christmas spirit can be the long hours spent by choir members, rehearsing for that special holiday service. It can be the act of stopping at a chapel to offer prayers for family or friends. It can be hours spent addressing greeting cards. It can be the caroling of young people at a convalescent home or hospital. It can be a busy fathers taking time to read the Christmas story to his children. dismissing every care. May your holiday season he bright, always lit with candlelight Corporation It can be a little child, Councilmen laboriously Mayor Robert Nielson Treasurer LaGene Allred A ttorney Dexter memorizing lines for the school pageant. It can be all these things and many more, because the spirit of .Christmas is the spirit of love. Recorder Carol Wise . V & It can be a mothers loving preparation of fruit cake and cookies for the coming holidays. Christmas spirit can be shown by a club, organizing baskets of food to give to the poor of the community. It can be taking a box of cookies to that elderly person down the street. How the glow of Christmas is in the air , Ted Whitaker i counting out of pennies at the dime store by a youngster for that special gift. Christmas dinner was a highlight of the day, with the table piled high with festive fare, such as roast turkey and mincemeat pie. Mike Hare OF CHRISTMAS It can be the careful season. Allison Robison Duane Bartholomew ... and visitors. Christmas mOming was a magical time for youngsters, even as it is now. After gifts had been opened and exclaimed over, the family would attend services at a nearby church, greeting friends and neighbors in the spirit of the City The spirit of Christmas has many manifestations it can be the giving of a beautiful diamond, or the e gift of a It can be a wreath upon the door, greeting passers-b- y ling. Fillmore the spirit of Christmas Christmas Edition Jillurd County Progress-Annu- al Christmas Eve Friday, December 24, 1976 Fillmore, Itah A nderson A Christmas gambol On the first day of Christmas My true love gave to me A partridge in a pear tree On the second day of Christmas My true love gave to me T wo turtle doves and a partridge in a pear tree Third day: three French hens Fourth day: four mockingbirds Fifth day: five golden rings Sixth day: six geese Seventh day: seven swans a-lay- ing Eighth day: eight maids oft could cheer A poor mans heart through half the year. Sir Walter Scott a-mil- king Ninth day: nine ladies waiting Tenth day: ten lords aAeaping Eleventh day: eleven pipers piping On the twelfth day of Christmas My true love gave to me Twelve drummers drumming f Eleven pipers piping , Ten lords aAeaping , Nine ladies waiting , Eight maids Light Ye Candles Then be ye glad, good We would like to proclaim the merriest of Christmases to all of our friends. We enjoy doing business with swans people, This night of all the year. And light up your candles, For His star it shineth Clear. Old English carol , Six geese aAayingy Five golden rings , Four mockingbirdsy Three French hens , T wo turtle doves , And a partridge in a pear tree! you and we hope that we can be of service in the future. A ffoMuj &hjdmgi Delta Auto , Seven a-mil- king Now the ground is white Go it while youre young Take the girls tonight And sing this sleighing Delta, Utah song. Just get a hob-taile- d hay for his speed Then hitch him to an open sleigh, And crack, you'll take the lead! Two-fort- y Jingle bells, jingle bells, Jingle all the wayl Oh, what fun it is to rule Let happiness and goodwill abound during this most joyous of holidays. We want to wish the best to all of our wonderful friends and patrons. Millard County In a one-hors- e In a one-hors- e open sleigh! Jingle hells, jingle bells, Jingle all the wayl Oh, what fun it is to ride Serving up a cupfull of holiday dicer mixed with a platter of best wishes to all of our loyal friends for a holiday menu. Implement i To wish you a truly joyous Christmas. And A Swallow Happy Coni. New Fillmore Cafe Year Bill Swallow George and June Kyler ope n sleigh! |