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Show Little but Legend Known About Visit of Wise Men Many legends have or, Gaspar or Caspar, and Balthasar. The magi originally stood for the priestly caste of the ancient Persian Zoroastrian religion. As the religion moved westward, it came in contact with Babylonian beliefs and practices and derived a strong interest in astrology, demonthere were. ology and magic. It was not until later, in a By the time it reached the legend which can be traced Graeco-Roma- n world, it was back to the second century, practically identical, in the that they were called kings, popular view, with astrology according to The Encyclopedia and magic. This explains the use of the term wise men by Americana. In even later times, they St. Matthew, since they were were distinguished as Melchi astrologers. develope- the visit of the three wise men to adore the Infant Jesus. Even their number is legendary. St. Matthew, the only book in the New Testament that refers to the visit, reports that wise men came from the east, without stating how many d-around Young Timmie busied him- self with a crosswood puzzle. Someday, maybe, hed learn to keep his big mouth shut Maybe someday Three years now, since he had lost his legs in a mining accident, he hadnt changed a bit Still making prom iscs almost impossible to keep The morning before Christmas dawned bright and clear In the late afternoon, it began to snow a and Sara Foster hummed Christmas tune as she went about her kitchen chores The old red rooster, long a family friend, was dropped into the boiling pot and she set about the making of dumplings Young Timmie busied himself on the cabin floor, meticulously fitting together the pieces of a wooden jig saw puzzle Sam Foster sat by the window, gazing idly across the hills and Sara, come here, he valleys Sintm Christmas CM Hope your Day is wreathed, with happiness and your holiday season is one of joy and good cheer. Merry Christmas! Nebo Agency called She stood by his side and he pointed in the direction of the Theres a car in Valley Road trouble down there I saw it slip off the road into the ditch Someone may be hurt I think you should go see Wrapping herself in Sams old Army coat and tossing a kei chief across her head, the woman opened the door, letting in a blast of cold air and a small snow flurry Watch the things on the stove for me, Sam I shouldn t be long you and your loved ones have a merry Christmas, and enjoy all the traditional festivities and delights of this glad time. may Burdick Lumber Co. Watching Sam Foster spent the next hour or so wheeling himself back and forth between the kitchen and the fiont window He saw his wife trudge back up the hill but instead of coining ihfo' the cabin she went into the barn, emerging a few moments later with Big Red, the tired old mule, and then the return trip down the hill It was well after dark when Sara Foster entered the cabin Sam was finishing the task of setting plates around the kitchen I table imagine, since you didnt say so earlier, no one was hurt If not. why didnt the fellow you helped come up after that mule himself "Wasnt Was a woman a fella grandma She wasn't hurt, just slipped ofT the road I put her back on her way again She A Rigby Mortuary wanted to pay me, but I didnt take any money Sam looked at her cunously Your time and woik was worth something Indeed it was It was woith very much" She leaned low to whfsper in her hus band s ear She had a bright led wagon in her car Was taking it to hoi gi andchildi en I took that as she said she could get another one in town Well, Sam Foster gunned I 11 be He paused, then wheeled to the doorway. Hey, Timmie boy, put up that puzzle and come to supper Don t you know this is Christmas Eve boy There 11 be no red wagon for boys who don t go to bed when they should Sara smiled ' Proper Care Gives Life To Poinsettia Should you receive a poinsettia plant, or purchase one for the holidays, here are some tips on proper care of this Christmas favorite Be sure to place the plant in a sunny window, well away from drafts and excessive heat A moderate temperature of about 70 degrees is recommended Examine soil around the plant twice daily and keep it uniformly moist Apply enough water to wet the soil to the bottom when it starts to dry out om oyously, as on the first Noel, we greet Christmas, and we wish for all our friends and neighbors the many blessings of this wonderful season. Sherms Mens Apparel |