Se = = = —<— emperor rere eta ae apenas ad OSL RNS a OE TE - CASTLEGAR NEWS VOL. 29, No. 51 CASTLEGAR, BRITISH COLUMBIA, DECEMBER 22, 1976 “C" SECTION CASTLEGAR NEWS, CHRISTI eet paces ~~ Community Greets Christmas : With Worship | and. Rejoicing By ANNA MANG “Bllent Night, Holy Night, all is calm, all is bright.” Christ- _ mas fs for prayer and peace; Christmas gleams with the light of the Star-that shone so brightly, nearly two thousand years ago. And throughout this community, the deep spiritual sig- --nifieance of the holy season spreads comfort and cheer. In ‘2 “churches, the hours of worship reflect the coming joy as, dur- ing the weeks before Christmas, the’ story of Christ's coming }) $8 the subject of. study, sermon, song and prayer, all building toward the special services of Christmas weekend. Uniting in Joy,and Prayer - . Christmas is a joyful season; Christmas is a prayerful sea- son, Since the earliest celebrations of this Christian holiday, it has ever been so, : 2.) + ‘Thetwin spirits of Christmas — festive celebration and Tevererit worship — are’ woven together in all the lore of the season, History says that when the time now celebrated as . Christmas-was designated, in the fifth century AD,, early from the Betimann Archive i : Christian ‘leaders felt that the traditional winter merry-- TOYS FOR THE CHILDREN, A GAILY-DECORATED TREE — and fun for all. This family. holi- day scene, recorded about 1850, represeitu many of the Christmas traditions most beloved today. Tt in more than “an old-fashioned Christmas,” for such custome ae exchanging gifts and bringing xreenery indoors during the winter holidays originated in ancient Gimes, “Modern” Christmas eelebrations combine traditions of many nations and eras, xay« the Encyclopedia Americana, ‘History Proves It—Yule Season wrinchck Is Always a Memorable Time — ting Stocking Is Paring this happy holiday season we hope’ for one and all the best things that Santa’s knapsack has to offer . . . peace and faith, brotherhood and good will. These are gifts to be treasured and enjoyed ‘not only at Christinas time but all the year ‘round. With these go wishes to brighten up everyone’s Yuletide... good times, good friends and warm feelings. For the children, this is the very best Christmas that ever was, The adults agree — but still, they look back a little wistfully at the Christmases of yesteryear, with nostalgic thoughts of “a good old-fash- joned Christmas,” or of a:spe- cla] Christmas memory. Memories enhance the sea- mas seagon, A look: at the past reveals momentous occasions, joyous or poignant, as well as many of the little things that give bygone times living meaning —and all taking place on or about Christmas Day, oe December 24, 400 A.D. In Italy, in the fifth century. AD., church bells rang on Christmas Eve to call Chris- tlans to worship. worship in freedom, instead of in secret, as earlier suppres- December 25, 600 A.D. - Traditionally, the first Christmas feast in England was held at the Round Table of King Arthur. The actual date 1s unknown, but refer- December 24-25, 1620 ences to ‘this legendary king have been traced to 600 AD. December 24, 1223 8t. Francis of Assis! set up the first creche or crib on Christmas Eve, 1223, in’ the frat) village of Grecchio, ly. December 25, 1492 and December 1620 marked the landing of the Mayflower at Plymouth Rock, A site for the first home in the new settle- ment was selected on Christ- mas Eve, and on Christmas Day construction began, one December 25, 1776 On December 25-26, 1776, George Washington. crossed the Delaware, He surprised, his: crew celebrated the first Christmas in the New World in 1492, They were dinner guests of an Indian chief, rul- er of the island of Haiti. “eee December 25, 1535 Beset by cold and hunger, in fear of hostile Indians, the French explorer Jacques Car- tler and his band of 110 set- tlers observed an early Cana- dian Christmas at a fortress near what is now the city of Quebec, in 1535, : ing there glows . The Wise honored tradition, All may rejoice-in the oppor- tunity to give generously, to please family and friends with “Just what they wanted,” aad to jatace with the less fortu- nate. Yet the best Christmas gifts are still those that come from the open heart as well as the open hand, and the warmth of a friendly smile, the words of ® cordial greeting add price- Jess meaning to the most elab- " orate of gifts. December 24, 1814 On‘ Christmas Eve in 1814, the Treaty of Ghent was nego- tiated between the U.8. and Great Britain, This ended the War of 1812, eee December 24, 1871 First performance of Verdi's Singing Carols “Glory to God in.the high- est, and on earth, peace, good will toward men.” Across the years since shep- herds first harkened to an an- gelic chorus, Christmas rings with the sound of voices raised 4n joyful song. Carol singing at: Christmas is both a tradition and a . source of tradition, Much of the legend and lore of the sea- son is. known today only be- cause It has been preserved in Just Legend? Did a spinster hang up the first Christmas stocking?.Leg- + end says yes, but history says no — or at most, “Maybe.” ee St uleholas; a ou fits uy p, secretly gave of gold for the dowries of poor says, the gift landed in a stocking, hung by the fireplace ‘to dry. History casts a dublous eye on this “origin” of the Christ- mas stocking custom. The spinster probably didn't have a stocking — not in the fourth century. Knitted form-fitting hoslery was unknown until the thir- teenth century, Earller, people wrapped cloth or rags around thelr feet as substitute for modern, stockings, Even after William Lee in- vented the stocking frame, a more efficient method of pro- duction, in the;late 1500's, it ‘was some time before the poor could afford to buy stockings. History makes one conces- sion to the legend tellers. Paintings from: Pompeii show - that’ early ‘Romans -did wear fon ote Papoose ned Jorved ne Tod shppiles were set Christmas Eve, 1871, in Egypt. from generation to generation. ‘before the birth of Christ. : | n He'll be waiting on the fireplace. Christmas 1976 Dear Santa Claus, : Treally love. you. Glennwade Pears Lisa Semenoff FIT-RITE Shoes A ~ ly Dress — Casual — Work. My name. is Glennwatle Dear santa Scott. Iam 4-1/2 years old. For Eremenko’ frog you brought me last year was accidentaly broken. your elves please fix him. organ and and 2 Foot doll and Christmas could you please make me Digger the dog. My , This is Lisa 1 would like an some Jewelry Please. Rudolf the red nose ‘raind nose is Bionic. ; XN ™N * Reservations: ~ for the entire fami Love: Tammy SN Quality Shoes Daniel Scott . x Dear Santa: Santa can I please have a tree top family tree house for Christmas this year. Thave been a good girl this year and I will try my very best to be a good girl next year too, Can you please bring me a big drum set or walkie talkies, Tfit won't fit in your sleigh can you bring me anything else. I'll leave youa hot chocolate Santa, cause your going to need it by Thank you for the Baby- that-a-way you gave me last the time your finished. i. cay R for you with a table 5; Mommy started screaming and Department Store 21 PINE STREET, CASTLEGAR & é Gift For That Matthew Christmas 1976 °@ @ @ me. I spend hours . fooking at the “BIG TRUCKS" on page 230 in your. book, T Love you 3 muches . my brothers mess too in our bedroom. go to bed really early for you This is Daniel Scott, Santa, and I'm 6-1/2 years old now. ‘ Santa, (That should please in velvets and polyester gat me in a chair. No body one, I'll try harder next year, yi Please will you bring me just everyone else too.) Dear Santa, Thank you for all those good toys last year. I'm in grade 1 like the big kids. I've been a clean up i Tan-Jay Mix and Match Outfits Christmas 1976 Let our Experienced Staff assist you.in choosing just the right one. We have a wide Beas range of great-fashions and ideas for the holiday season. good and bad. And all the time me and Love Robin Sahistrom A . May I please have a doll and some story books for Love, Debbie Cheveldave, Tm Matthew Scott. I've only been borned for two years Christmas, Thank you. LINK ” HARDWARE now. You know I'm not suposed good boy because I do jobs and set, My sister's name is Boozer She Is four years old She would like a Pooh-Weeble Tree house, Socker Boppers, Jaws I will I want a gun, and a truck for‘ Christmas. At home I am very much and I hope you get my letter. leave some cookies and milk out Jason fight at school, I ike you Dear Santa Claus My name is Tracey Powell I am in grade three. I would like a pottery Set, Lion cub, Manicure for you Bye for now. . Dear Santa Please write back. . Dear Santa: Hi Santa, Cea & PS. Excise Branch. Current regula- Like many others they benefit from good light exposure and regular it duty-free shops in to be perfect yet. Last week I Canadian seaports on both the _ tryed to clean out the fireplace ri duty-free shopping privileges ‘east and west coasts and at In pressing for extension of the shopping privileges to Revised regulations that would remove this form of dis- crimination against motorists have been drafted and are said awaiting ‘cabinet approval. Canadians travelling by auto- mobile, the BCAA points out that Canadian and U.S. motor- a seecuneny 5:30 at land border crossings, ists crossing into Canada patronize American duty-free shops. Motorists entering the U.S. from Canada cannot enjoy tions permi duty-free privileges, ° wishes . yoy Phone 365-7813 titude t th pride Wi and gra tion that would permit BCAA Seeks Duty Free Shops for Moto feeding with a soluable fertilizer. They provide a wonderful blaze of color in the winter months. Canadian motorists travel- ling across the international border should enjoy the same A BCAA spokesman said recently its federal organiza- tion, the Canadian Automobile Association in Ottawa, is At present, there are such '. shops only on the American Duty-Free. Shops are under the jurisdiction of Meanwhile the CAA is pressing Revenve Canada, Customs and for its speedy acceptance. lal inceres as air or sea travellers, ac- international airports, but not Canadian duty-free shops at cording to the B.C. Automobile Association. international land border |. crossings. side of the international border, urging changes in government dan, 2:12- 1 and 6-7 Dec, 23 9-9 . Fri, Dec. 24 —9 .. Dec, 27 — Fri., Dec. 31:.9- 6 Jan. 3: 12-1 and 6-7 Tommy Biln Sun., Dec, 26 — 12-1 and6-7 Mon. Christmas Day: 12:15 - 12:45 Caer ine we extend our s that you and yours en Management and Staff CASTLEGAR DRUG LTD. to giving people a decent stake Corner of Pine and Columbia Mr, Fraser said govern- ; . Fraser, MP for Van- to be in a position where its ment would continue to make influence in terms of the the ultimate decisions, and that determination of the role of the “We have no ‘illusions, we're not trying to kid anyone,” CHRISTMAS WEEK STORE HOURS “[ don't say reaching : national level, according to agreement will be easy or un- he sald, “We don't belleve you can put people to work just by That's where wealth is pro- duced.” Mr. toenterintoanationalforumin couver South, made his com- dozen unions in the East and “Before we put together West Kootenays, He was ac- any sort of arrangement, we companied by Kootenay West have to have agreement be- MP Bob Brisco and Bob Muir, , tween business, organized MP for Cape Breton-The > labor, unorganized labor and Sydneys. in this country, is to have an effective, highly efficent and competitive private sector. government on how the ar “it’s all based on having an rangement is to work. work.” $ among gi business, labor and govern- t a Wed., Dec. 22--9-9 Thurs. ment,” pose see secon nessa naan a= CliP x SAVE FOR SAVAGE SHOES AND ALL YOUR FAMILY FOOTWEAR ; Phone 365-7025 — Pine St. — Castiegar! CASTLEGAR NEWS, Wed: Needs New Relationship Labor should have more “Essentially, labor wants He added, however, that while he favors a tripartite approach, he does not have a a blueprint for establishing such i “The ‘ present. govern- ment's response is to ask labor : responsibility and imput in Mm “SHOES THAT MAKE AN IMPRESSION” groups are going to sit down, following twodays of talks with ‘Well, I can tell you, labor is not’ representatives of nearly a economy is put on an equal active private sector.” which all kinds of disparate ments in an interview recently, basis with representation from management and employers,” federal Progressive Conserva- basic agreement nothing will he said. “I think this is neces- John Fraser, labor criticfor the complicated, but without this tive Party. sary, and I think it requires a * going to sit down in that forum. economic decisions at the new 20A @ system.