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Show THE SAN JUAN RECORD Wednesday, December 24, 2003 Page 14 - Merry Christmas around the world How many ways do you know how to say Merry Christmas? There are so many ways but I am listing just a few. - M e e 1 Kalikimaka; Jol; Christmas tree. The story of Christmas comes mainly from the Bible and can be found in the New Testa- Noel; Hawai-- i French-Joyeu- x a n gifts, and decorate their homes with holly, mistletoe and a Korean-Sun- Whats Newby Mary Lou g Tan Chuk Ha; Nav- ajo-Merry Spanish-Feli- and St. Matthew). The eve of Christmas is a wonderful time to gather the family and read of by Mary Lou and Keshmish, ment (St. Luke Hoggard z Jesus birth and Navidad. In America, the celebration of the birth of our Savior Jesus Christ is a special holiday, as it is in other lands. While we do not know the exact date that Christ was born, most people observe Christmas on December 25. At this joyous time of year, people gather for Christmas pageants, exchange sing songs of praise to his and following the star entered into His presence and bowed down unto their King. This time of year can be stressful if we let it or it can be a time of peace and good will. It is my wish that we can all get our priorities in the right place and appreciate and enjoy peace and that goodwill abounds from our Savior and pass it on to those around us. May you all have a very Merry Christmas. Thanks to Bill and Bertha Cleve-lan- d assistants more than Our pet lamb BaaBaa made her first stage appearance, along with other talented animals, at the Live Nativity. I remember one year, Joseph and Mary had to walk due to Bills donkey not being in the mood to perform. This will be my last column this year, so if you have visi- It is hard to imagine what it helpers, the Live Nativity program will again be held in the Monticello Pioneer Park on Christmas Eve at 5 p.m. This holiday program began under the direction of the late Dorothy Adams and her many would be like now, in our towns and cities of bright lights, of shepherds in the fields and an angel appearing to them caroling of the birth of Jesus and to wise men, who gathered gifts to present to baby Jesus ful place. This is my hometown and I am so proud to have been raised here, but the past few years a cloud has formed over the top of it and its going to take everyone working tors created. We certainly dont want to have to move on like the Anasazis did to greener pastures. holiday, or go visiting, please give me a call. commented last week on the lights and how cheerful looked. they want I to thank all those who brightened our fair city but am disappointed that so few businesses took the time once heard that people have a tendency to look for greener pastures in their marriages, work and daily living, but if they would take the time to fertilize their own, theyd notice a big difference. May our holidays be bright and a new year full of love. I to do so. They encourage us to Shop Blowout Psychiatric Clinical Nurse S)cci(dist Psychotropic Medication Prescriptions Psychiatric Evaluations Individual. Couple Si Locally owned & operated Propane Sales 435-587-20- 3TP wiper blades & at KVc The ones you know, the ones you trust 1st St. Cortez 52 877-500-19- 65 1, block Licensed & Insured- nsurance deductibles waived, call for details repair coupon with purchase 89 12 W. 360 ! 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