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Agnew jewellery,
Gift & Children's Wear
extend their
wishes for a
Christmas, a time
to 'refiect with Go'd
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As Christmas approaches my thoughts ern to the magnificent gift we were givea
by God Jesus Christ Thinking about this gift from and of God cabs my attention
to the indifference and callousness in the world around us.
The attitudes of indifference and callowness take many forms. They are sanely
present in the oFen co:•rfIikt between father and soar, and daughter and mother in
both family tensions and, warring nation.,
`fhey sear their ugly heads in governments and industries, small and large, by
defying God's charge to the human rave in protecting the environment. Daily a
reckless abaadanment toward our national and intonational des goes oli while
we sit and watch.
This social cancer is responsible for injustice towards our fellow 'human beings.
Abuse of children and spouses, .which by the way increase during this Holy time;
disregard. for the homeless and the abandoned; n rginalizatien of entire sectors f
our population, seems to be the way of life.
I realize that the attitudes of indifference and callousness take place' all year long
but during this setaon my sensitivities are heightened.
In humility and in impoverishment the King of Kings came into our 'midst to
remove indifference and callousness front the hearts of all humans , men and
women, old and young. He' came to reser "Peace on earth and goodwill towards
men". The peace He came to restore was the relationship that should and must Oa
between Hun *Wall people,
The meaning of Christmas has nothing to do with trees: lights, gifts and turkey
dinners. It has to do withthevery essence of life. Life which can only be found in
one's complete dependence on God the Father in Heaven through His Son. When'•
. we have attained this dependence in our livessand in •the lives of our family
members then the' trees, lights,: gifts and turkey dinners become meaningful.
So, in the, confusion and: commotion that is generally foundat this time of year
, why not just stop and • spend time with God reflecting on the indifference and
callousness that rs, "going on around us. Why not stop and gather your family
together daily and spend time getting • reacquainted with life as given to us in Jesus
Christ. Why not stop and put the "Reason fol. the Season" before the attitudes of
indifference. and callousness. •
The Reverend 'David L. Atwell,
Luck now,:Ripley and Kinlough
Anglican Parishes•
Season's Greetings
Your friendship means a lot to us.
Enjoy a wonderful holiday.
Gloria, Rod, Samantha, & Jeff
LUCKNOW GLORIA'S VARIETY & DRY GOODS 528-3122
The best to: ae aat .Chrishrras tune
is. here in
It will soon be Christmas. The children
are so happy and full of joy and pride.
'They' are looking outside :to make sure
that there is snow for Santa and his
sleigh. There is sp much delight around
Christmas and so many things to see.
My familyput the tree up and
decorations like stockings on...the chimney,
and ornament, popcorn, garland,
candycanes, gifts, holly and mistletoe. Of
course, we'll have turkey and apple pie
Ynml Yum! Yum!
Ho! Ho! Ho! Do you know who that is?
It is Santa Claus. Some call him..
Kriskringle` or Beltsnickle. Santa arrives
We've cookeci ups
holiday .message to our friends,
'Have a Merry • Chr:istriias'!"
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on. the 2501 of December with lots of
gifts, stocking stuffers and much more.
He's dressed in Red and White with rosy
cheeks and a.big black belt. I usually give
him some milk and -cookies
I'm always good at this time of year. I
am at home watching Christmas specials
bite. Frosty the Snowman, mid ; The Night
Before Christmas. It's ChrisUrias Eve and
the children are in bed. Parents are
putting out the milk and cookies, on the
night table in the living room. I'd better
go to bed now or Santa won't come!
Good night and have a Meny Christmas.
Passmore
Grade 5/6
LCPS
Christmas facts
*mild you like to celebrate Christmas
in a different way this year? Here are
some interesting facts about Christmas
around the World.
Czechoslovakia: In Czechoslovakia their
Christmas dinner is fish. All the scales go
into their wallets, and they say it might
bring good -luck and make money grow.
France: On Christmas Pere Noel instead
of Santa Claus fills ,die children's shoes
instead of stockings With candy.,
England: In England the children hang
their stockings, play games, and sing
carols while it is snowing outside..
Africa: In Africa, it is very, very hot.
Believe it or not on Christmas in Africa
there are pretty flowers.
Hawaii: In Hawaii when Santa comes
and goes he will glide across the
enormous waves on his sleighboard.
Russia/Italy:'3herc is,a kind witch who
gives ptnsents named Befana. in Italian,
and inane Russian language she is called
Baboushlta. She ;does not travel by
reindeer. How does she travel? `'Why .by
broom of courser "Merry Christmas to
all, no mattes where you are celebrating
Christmas.
AndreaHiller and
Kristi Cranston,
Grade 5, LCPS