Show The Reason for the Season Then cally is a Santa Claus! That's right! Santa is Saint Nicholas- -a famous Christian saint! Since 325 AD Nicholas of Myra from whom Santa Claus ssas derived has been one of the most popular saints in all of He was the patron saint of Russia as well as ol sailors and Christendom children He was believed to bring gifts to children on his feast day December 6 Santa’s appearance has taken many turns since Saint Nicholas of Myra through many ethnic costumes based upon the country of his appearance worldwide until today in America we know him by an advertisement on a billboard in 1924 In recent years have become the material image ol ( luistmas— kind ol have been closely however Traditionally a other "alias associated with the Christ Child In fact Kris actually derived from the German language "Christ Child" lean Trillct pataphrases “Twas the Night Before Christmas" in 'Santa in the Window" Santa in the Window 'Twas the week before Christmas and all through the town All the people were stirring up one street and down Past windows all strung with bright glitter and greenety Lach adding their bit to the gay Christmas scenery in my muff And Pa in his mittens and Had just started out to buy presents and stuff My list was nestled all snug in my purse Pa’s vision of bankruptcy kept getting worse! The snowflakes weic flying to add to the scene To have a white Christmas was cvetyone’s dream The bells on the corners wete clanging and ringing choits were singing Through the magic of loudspeakers he setting was right and the atmosphere good lot spending our money the way that we should: lo buy and to spend and to put in on charge lo set down the "medium" and splurge on the "large" Special Millard They are tiuly kindred spiiits So don't be to shocked when always believed in Santa especially today! Christmas ounty County Chronicle Progress CSPS Thurs 9 Through the Babe Christ Jesus we piay Amen Yes there is a Santa Claus and Saint Nicholas must be rejoicing as he sees himself once again leading people to the crib of the Christ Child to celebrate the glorious fact that Christmas is the birthday of the ord MERRY CHRISTMAS! Dec 25 1986 - Page II f Christmas Wish! That you and those you love will enjoy the best Christinas ever! 4 Holiday Greetings from Extended Care Center Lake Philgas Service 70 N 400 The residents and staff of the West Millard Lvtended Caie Centei would like to take this time to thank the many people of our community ho have taken lime out of their busy schedules to come and perform programs at the Care Center this past year We would especially like to thank Mr Scott Bassett and the many teachers at Delta North Elementary School for the wood Bladen many fine programs put on by the students Thank you Mr who takes us on weekly van rides to the West Millard Vocational School Cosmetology Department for doing hair care Delta I ibrary for films the Relief Society Mrs Ruby Bishop for the weekly Mrs Gale Cason who docs reading Mrs Gayle Hathaway who supplies out ceiamics Miss Sherri Bennett a junior volunteer and last but not least Mis amb and Mrs Frank Bowcutt for always helping out and spending many hours a week at the Care Center We aie giueful to you for eating about our family here Merry Christmas and Happy New Near to ou All! Mrs Sharon leffingwell Recreational therapist Mrs Margaret Baker Director of Nursing Staff of W MCC 864-252- 5 Pa's arms were all loaded with hoses and such All lapped up in bows and that bright Christmas touch We both were caught up in the fienv of shopping With so little time left there was no thought of stopping But then as we scuiried past one quaint old shop What we saw in the window slowed us up made us stop A Nativity set white cotton snow With a siai shining down on the figuics below Iheic was Christ Child some camels and kings And Maty and Joseph and angels with wings But nevt to the mangel in white beard and hair Was the figuic of Santa Claus kneeling in prayer Adonng the Chiist Child giving Him all his praise scene to give sense to these chaotic days And stood iheie awhile with the truth coming tluough that we looked on was totally new Santa knew that’s why he gives? sptcad loving and sharing because Jesus lives?" we lot the setting "Do you think lo As we finish our shopping this holiday season Our giving somehow has a whole difleient reason We'll keep in our hearts WHY Santa Claus gives 'Cause his heart’s full of love for a Savior who lives! Santa wants to pray now have a wordess statue That has a lot to say As gae with awe upon I'll share my feelings if The His His Sec let us bow our heads dCRMC it may old gentleman is suiely Santa red outfit tells me that hail is white and balding he docs not weu his hat Santa set it down upon the giound as he knelt to pi ay Beside the in am Chiist Child In the manger's golden hay May the peace of Christmas be in all hearts this the most jpyous of seasons holidays to you DAVIES & CO REALTY Paul McBride 275 So Main Fillmore His gnailed hands aie clasped in leveicnce Santa's eyes aie shut tight Ns he sends loiili his hank nlness On this most blessed niglu GOOD TIDINGS he Babe looks on endeanngly lus constant It tend the scats they have been Iluoughout the message that they send good will towatd men me neighboi as vouisell Put all out hate and pettiness High on some dusty shelf Peace on earth eveiy knee decide to bow eveiy longue confess hat lesiis venlv is the Cluist-iod's Son of holiness el Nnd Greeting A Joyous to you and ell whom you hold deer Christmas and a Happy New Year Rejoice! The Savior is born! Let each of us spread His message of love and peace this Christmas season Good will to all! The Cleaners 284 West Main Delta Fillmore Community Medical Center Pelts Community West Millard Care Center V Medical Center s |