Show Special treasures Christmas The very word Is magic It conjures up all t the e present and future de- de delights delights lights of that very special holi- holi holiday holiday day Each Ench generation of chil chil- children dren has a treasure trove of memories about Christmas says the Jewelry Industry Council Years ago the Christmas tree was a real tree pungent with the smell of the outdoors mingling with all the other de- de delightful delightful smells of Christmas Christmas the the roasting turkey the hot mince pies and glow glowing ng bay bay- bayberry bayberry berry candles Festoons of homemade popcorn and freshly baked gingerbread men hung gaily from the tree branches Today Today's s 's trees may be imitation imitation tion with manufactured deco deco- decorations decorations rations but many of the old holiday traditions remain the same Christmas is usually the time when young men give their girl friends that very special special cial diamond engagement ring Its It's also the time when very young ladies get their first piece of real a jewelry a gold locket on a chain And their brothers delight in their first wrist watch Christmas is IR a tUne time for fam- fam famIlies families gathering together and meeting with dear friends Its It's a festive joyful loving time of year and a acme time when hearts are happiest Small wonder that Christ Christ- Christmas Christmas mas is the time when people choose to present their loved ones with gifts of love that haves havea special meaning and will be treasured for all the years to come The magic of Christmas is not over once one is out out of childhood |