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Show FJloab Mids Anxiomly A wmv Countdown to Christmas 1k. t. .....J I V ..... I . I The rush and bustlo of pie-Christmas activity acti-vity will climax next Tuesday, as Moab joins the world in celebration of the Birth of Christ, and excited children find xinta has again visited with his bottomless bag containing the heart's desire of every one hopefully. The season has been "larked by less razzle- dazzle than recent years, because of energy shortages. short-ages. Lighting and decorating decor-ating contests were not held here this year, and both homes and businesses business-es have displayed simp- : i i :? , " - ; - ' ': J , ; ' ; ' -n .. Mm . ;- o L .b'. All I realty wtnf, Santa ... ' Santa Claus can be both the wonderful and the most fearful person a child's imagination dwells on, but for five-year-old Vicki Rhoades, granddaughter of Mr. and ler, more traditional themes, with decorations often handmade. The downtown lights will be tinned on evenings from Friday, Dec. 21, through Christmas Day, and again on New Year's Fve. Most stores will be open this Sunday, Dec. 23, from I to '5 p.m. for the benefit of late shoppers, and will maintain main-tain regular business hours on Christmas Fve. Churches in the community com-munity are observing traditional activities, with plays, cantatas, special spe-cial services, caroling and other advent activities. activi-ties. Christmas Fve midnight mid-night services will be held in several churches. Clubs and organisations organisa-tions are winding up a round of holiday parties, and gift exchanges in offices of-fices and schools have brought forth the Christmas Christ-mas spirit. Schools have all planned Christmas presentations and activities, activi-ties, as children learn what Christmas is in the American culture. On December 25, the gifts will be open, and well-kept secrets out at last. That anticipated special dinner will be served, and families and friends will gather together to-gether for the one day in the year..set aside in honor of the Christ Child, and dedicated to bringing love and happiness hap-piness toothers - Christmas Christ-mas Day. "i I x ' '' ; ! r'f -X s. , . : Ul t " i : -7: y&W , - 1 - . , ..... -.k . . -it i-.. ri i'i tMMmtMfHira.-m ... is 0 great big hug.1 Mrs. Grover Lawrence, the unexpected appearance appear-ance of Santa Monday was met with instant trust and demonstrated affection. affec-tion. Vicki told Santa just what special doll she would like; Santa brought forth a small bag of candy, can-dy, and was rewarded with an adoring smile and a great big hug. |