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Show In Holiday Mood, Carols Tell Story of Reverence and Joy blessings of Christmas arise from that First wondrous Holy Night, and may they be yours. Thanks. T rue "O come, all ye faithful, joyful and triumphant, O come ye, O come ye to Bethlehem I gulshed. A happy change occurred when, In 17 19, Dr. Isaac Watts wrote and Introduced to his congregation the carol, "Joy to the World." This was the forerunner of modern Christmas carols. Long after the custom of Christmas was revived, the art of carol singing lan- - News from Heaven." Grouped into a choir, his children sang these songs. and behold Him, born the King of angels!" Covie "Adeste Fideles" or -- Jingle, Bells," Silent Night" or White Christmas" across Jhe years, hymns, carols and songs have been mankind's way of expressing the Joy of Christmas. From simple melodies sung In the family circle to the majesty of Handel's oratorio, "The Messiah," music and song seem to be the natural way to celebrate Christmas. ('hrixlmas Outlawed The joyous songs of Christmas fell upon hard times In 17th century England. An act of Parliament, In 1644, for- bade the observance of Christmas as a feast day. DEAN FRANDSEN S 1 Singing Iirxt Carol Singing of the flrst Christmas carol is attributed to St. Francis of Assisi and his followers, in the 13th century. St. Francis arranged a Nativity scene and led the singing of songs of praise to the Christ Child. FRANDSEN BODY SHOP ' V0fc- - V??"m - Is - it V Aliout Many Tilings Subjects and themes for early carols were many and varied. English people sang of the holly and the ivy and the wassail bowl. More religious in theme were the English songs traditionally sung between scenes of mystery and miracle plays. In Germany, France and Belgium, the visit of the Magi was a popular theme for carols. Other carols told stories from the Bible or legends from nature. Lullier 1,0(1 Way From the 15th to the 18th century, Christmas music found a particularly eager audience in Germany. Martin Luther, who believed music was a form of worship, helped to encourage the composition and performance of Christmas hymns. Luther himself wrote the words for Away in a Manger," and the music for "Unto Us a Boy Is Born" and Good STANDARD Roosevelt, Utah Thursday, December X'i-- ' 'it 9 ,v ra&V'f Wv ih Ii'm ijh u w CP- 9 0 ? :: to t Jar to the East, a C Star shone, and on that first Christmas Eve, its radiance beckoned the Magi to the Miracle of the Manger, there to worship and rejoice in the meaning of His message... "On earth 25, 19B0 ay the oy of His message fill your heart with true peace. peace, good will toward men." Wherever the wonder of Christmas shines today, may it hearten and inspire us, and may it light the way to peace and joy everlasting. To friends and patrons, many thanks. G. & L. CHEVROLET - BUICK CO. Dr. Dan Dennis VKTINARIAN Roosevelt, 1tiili JAY GATES ROOSEVELT |