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Frankincense and myrrh still

‘are available here ‘nearly 20

centuries. after the biblical

wise men brought them from

the Orient as gifts to the ‘In-
7 fant Jesus,

2 ; Pere ‘ S Ss ‘And their cost is climbing.
Santa's: delivering our. cheery ‘wish: to Christian tradition says the-
all, Plus may, thanks for, yee kindness: lowed the ‘brilliant. star over

= ‘ 3 Bethlehem bearing ' gifts’ of
gold, frankincense and myrrh.

crankineente, and) myrrh
incenses—rare Oriental:
ais in biblical times,

While they are not exactly
: pata ate i rare today, they are difficult
‘ i 4 - * fee. y to obtain’ unless. you know

ii their’ Arabic’ names, bahour.
and luban. >=.

Tiny mama-and-papa gro-
cery stores fronting Manger
Square or hidden down Beth-
lehem's cobbled’alleyways do
a fairly brisk business in bah-
our_and luban at Christmas”
and Easter.

:. = Grocer George Haboun sells”
Up to 80 pounds of | frankin-

. “eense each year, mostly to
pilgrims.

“It’s nota big business but
it has been steady over the
years,” he says.

How to Re-Use
Gift Boxes, Cans

ae Don't be too ‘quick to.
throw. out those good boxes.
Bors artons: that hold: your‘
‘ou. can make: them‘ into -
andsome ~: containers © for.

coffee ane!

Cover your boxes and cof- 2

fee'cans with 'self-adh

Or
or ‘gift paper, whieh
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May the bright Christmas’ star lead YOU:
to peace .... brotherhood. Our thanks.

Here's an idea for a won-
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SES Sires,

three wise men—or kings—fol- -

- CHRISTMAS GREETINGS.

We're taking: this ‘opportunity 'to say.
“Hello” and to thank our customers for their
patronage. Have a‘merry Christmas!

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% th we viet His Birth, we wish for you
the blessings of friendship, love and
Understanding .. . the true spirit of Christmas.

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| MEREY CHRISTMAS!

Good cheer to our wonderful: friends and
customers. We're grateful to one and all.

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On the eve of our ‘Savior’ s birthday

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