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Scrooge and the angels at Zurich P.S.
Many Faiths Converge
On Modern Bethlehem
It is customary in the
United States to celebrate
the birth of Jesus on De-
cember 25th, the date ob-
served by the Roman Cath-
olic Church and most Prot-
estant denominations, but
not all Christian faiths ad-
here to that date.
In Bethlehem, Christ's
birthplace, the Roman cele-
bration begins on Christmas
Eve, December 24th, high-
lighted by the traditional
Midnight Mass, and contin-
ues on Christmas Day. The
Greek Orthodox Church,
however, observes January
7 as Christmas Day, mark-
ing the occasion with simi-
lar ceremonies. January
18th and 19th are the dates
for the observance in the
Armenian Church,
The three faiths have
their own churches and
chapels within the Basilica
of the Nativity in Bethlehem
and each observes Christ-
mas on its own day with
services in the Grotto of
the Nativity at the exact
spot where, it is believed,
Jesus was born.
The separate observances
are bolstered by a long his-
tory which ecumenism may
find it difficult to erase. For
centuries the Churches dis-
puted possession of the
sanctuary, originally built
by the Roman Emperor
Constantine in 330, and pre-
cedence in worshipping
there. The Greek Catholics
took possession of the build-
ing in 1672. The Roman
Catholics have shared it
since the mid -19th century
with the Greeks. Armenians
have their own chapel and
monastery in this city of
about 25,000 population.
Since the different ob-
servances all involve num-
bers of celebrants, proces-
sions, traffic control, and
other civic problems, the
authorities of Bethlehem
and the surrounding area
would be just as happy if
Christmas were celebrated
universally on one day, but
it is unlikely that such
unanimity will be achieved
soon in the face of the
in the face of the Churches'
different tradtions.
Peace on Earth
On the eve of our Savior's birthday
we wish you inner peace . .. true joy.
To our many patrons, "thanks."
Sincere Best Wishes from
Ron, Marilyn, Laurie and Virginia
HEIMRICH'S
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Citizens News, Dec. 22/75 Page 23
A Lasting Christmas
I keep a part 'of Christmas
For it helps to add a glow,
To the January darkness
And the February snow.
If March is cold and blustery
And though April brings us rain,
The peace and warmth of Christmas
With its happiness remain .. .
by Garnett Ann Schultz
There's a •beauty when. it's Christmas
All the world is different then,
There's no place for petty hatred
In the hearts and minds of men,
That is why my heart is happy
And my mind can hold a dream,
For I keep a part of Christmas
With its peace and oy supreme.
Reprinted by permission from GUIDEPOSTS MAGAZINE,
Copyright 1974 by Guideposts Associates, Inc., Carmel, N.Y.
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