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ZURICH CITIZENS NEWS
/THURSDAY, DECEMBER 21, 1972
A Message from Billy Graham
"God is always with us but at Christmas we are more
intensely aware of his presence. He looks out at us from
the faces of those we love. He speaks to us amid the
sounds of bells and the anthems of praise. And His great-
est gift comes to our hearts anew when we hear the
beautiful Christmas story once again — and believe."
HEAVY SNOWFALL - The heavy snowfall and gusting winds on the
past weekend dumped several feet of snow in certain areas, and the
village of Hensall was one of the hardest hit. The above photo shows
huge banks of snow in front of the Hensall Sales Barn, while a heavy
accumulation can also be seen on the roof of the building. In the low-
er photo a Hensall resident, Jack Lavender, is seen as he digs himself
our from under the pile of snow with the help of a snow -blower.
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THE BEAN KING
In parts of France, Spain, and Mexico they still eat a
special 12th Night cake, in which a single bean has been
concealed. The finder of the bean is hailed as Bean King
— a survival of an ancient pagan custom which chose the
King of the Saturnalia by lot in this way.
SWEDISH CROWN OF CANDLES
In Sweden, the Christmas season traditionally begins on
December 13, when a young girl in each house assumes the
role of St. Lucia, wearing a white robe and a crown of
lighted candles. The custom goes back to Viking times
when, under the old calendar, the night of December 12-13
was the longest of the year. The Lucia girl symbolizes re-
turning light.
To our fine patrons,
sincere thanks, and warmest greetings
ro your and yours for a Merry Christmas.
WALPER'S SUPERTEST STATION
SITZUMMIMIM
Harry Walper, Proprietor
EXETER
GIFT -GIVING VARIES
In most European coun-
tries, families give presents
either on St. Nicholas' Day,
December 6, or on Christ-
mas Eve, or at Epiphany —
January 6. Only the English
and Americans customarily
choose Christmas Day itself
for gift -giving.
3M V�. Our jolly snowman has the
merriest of Christmases for you, all
;* wrapped up in the biggest, brightest package
under your tree. That's our way
of saying "thank -you"
'`•dear customers. •
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Towne & Country Bowling Lanes
"THE BIG DIP"
Tony, Marlene, Lori, Michael
and Scot Bedard.
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ristmds jrectings
The beauty of the Christmas countryside fills
hearts with warmth and good cheer. We take this time
to share with you the traditional greetings
of the season, and to thank you for your loyal support.
GERALD, PEARL and ENTIRE STAFF
GINGERICH'S LTD.
"FURNITURE AND APPLIANCES"
ZURICH TWO LOCATIONS SEAFORTH