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Show Tuesday, December 24, 1996 Ije tmr0'cbJ0 (Cljrt0tma0 Supplement Page 7 stand behind the tradition of thorn tree and sprouted leaves. trimming a tree at Christmas. Furthermore, it miraculously For instance, it was customary blossomed. Dec. 24, according to the old for people to bring flowering church hawthorn like or calendar, was the Feast trees, cherry, indoors during the autumn so ofAdam and Eve, on which day that they might bloom and it was traditional to hang a fir bring forth fruit on Christmas tree with red apples. This Paradise Tree, a3 it was called, is Eve. This tradition may be de- certainly a forerunner of the rived from the belief that St. Christmas tree as it is known Joseph of Arimathea, settling today. There are some very pretty at Glastonbury in western England, planted his staff in the Continued on page 8 earth, whereupon it became a Christmas Tree Is Bedecked With Customs and History Of all Christmas customs, perhaps the most universally treasured is the Christmas of the Christmas tree? Historians point to a multitude of sources, among them the Rotree. Brightly decorated with man custom of decking resishimmering lights and glitter- dences with evergreens during ing ornaments, the tree is as the festival of the Kalends, likely to reflect the traditions which occurred in the early of each individual family as it part of January. is those of the world at large. Parallels between the Ro From the exciting moment when the tree is erected, usually some days in advance of Christmas Eve, it commands a position of central importance during holiday festivities. So much so that it is difficult to believe that 200 years ago the custom of trimming a tree man observation of Kalends and traditional Christmas fes- tivities are many and include those of decorating the home with lights and extending lavish hospitality to friends and family, as well as extravagant HAE A SWEET SEASON! May your season be filled with lots of good treats. Its been a real treat serving you this year. Merry Christmas & Best Wishes From All Of Us. s 155 North Main Country-X-Road- gift-givin- g. Many early Christian beliefs " , v.5 ; .- 5 . at Christmastime was not widely observed outside its native Germany. One legend credits Martin theoy Luther, the set with up the logian, having Actree. Christmas first very to Luther this legend, cording conceived of a tree alight with countless candles as a way of representing to his children the glory of the starlit heaven. However, historical sources indicate that the first Christmas tree can be traced to the early 17th century, when fir trees decorated with colored paper, gold foil, apples, toys and candies were reported in the German city of Stasburg. What are the antique origins 16th-centur- A SEASON OFJOY FROM OUR FLOCK TO HOURS... My the hopemJLkypuuts of the Ckrutmu seAtotv fbwutfo your Thutkyoiefor meloKj our suuoterevty sptcielone. Have a very happy holiday season, and thanks for flying by to see us! Nephi City Corporation Nebo Agency Inc. Nephi Branch Mayor, Council 0 and Employees 21 East 100 North LaDaun Ray, Kathryn Jackson, Wallace (Smoke) Ballow 61 South Main, Nephi 623-120- life. y 623-082- 2 |