Christ Was Born on Christmas Day Christ was born on Christmas Day, Wreath the holly, twine the bay; Christus natus hodie; The Babe, the Son, the Holy One of of Mary. Traditional — German EY “u The Holly and the Ivy ei id T xT Y TF I 1 > PE t= 3 1 T= Vy, when they arc both full grown, Here We Come A-Wassailing Here we come a-wassailing Among the leaves so green; Here we come a-wandering, So fair to be seen. Love and joy come to you, And to you glad Christmas too; And God bless you and send you a happy New Year, And God send you a happy New Year. God bless the master ofthis house, Likewise the mistress, too, And all the little children, That round the table go. Traditional — English The Magic “Of all the trees that are in the wood, the Holly bears the crown.” So says an old English Christmas carol, and during the holiday sea- son, holly leaves, real and artificial, are among the most popular decorating items. The traditional Christmas colors come from the holly’s glossy green leaves and clustered red berries. Legends, alluded to in the carol, connect the holly with varied aspects of Christ’s birth, life and death. Legends and superstitions going far back into the mists of prehis- toric times show that wherever holly has grown, man has felt it was something very special. Holly was sacred to the Druids of ancient Britain, who used both leaf and berry in medical prepara- tions. The Romans made crowns for their heads and decorations for their temples from holly branches. Around the globe in China, holly furnished New Year’s Day decora- tions and herb-medicine. Dae p hn p J 3 cm a — 1 1 =T —F Frill % a tT iG—1 7g Tt —13== = = Sie Rr Ei I Of all the trees thitare in the weed, The hol -Ty bears the crown. of Holly Varied superstitions endowed holly with power to protect the house fromlightning, givethe wear- er courage in battle, foretell the future. For the amateur fortune teller, a small candle set afloat on a holly leaf in a dish of water predicts good luck if it continues floating, bad luck if it sinks rightaway. Three holly leaves pinned to a girls nightgown over her heart were supposed to bring a dream of her future husband. Considering the sharpness of the holly leaf’s spines, one wonders how any sleep would be possible! All supersitions aside, holly wood has desireable traits which gave practical value. Slow to catch fire, it was used near fireplaces and chimmeys in house building. Re- sembling ivory, it was combined with it in making piano and organ keys. Formerly a favorite material for horse whips, it is still used in making canes. play ing of the mer-ry NE 1 PrP + Slo pe HI F111 A Ha a ea a YX ~ 3% I ¢ nn I — s , Sweet 3ing -ing in choir, or -agan, The holly bears a blossom, White as the lily flower, And Mary bore sweet Jesus Christ, To be our sweet Saviour. The holly bears a berry, As red as any blood, And Mary bore sweet Jesus Christ, To do poor sinners good. The holly bears a prickle, As sharp as any thorn, And Mary bore sweet Jesus Christ, On Christmas Day inthe morn. The holly bears a bark, As bitter as any gall, And Mary bore sweet Jesus Christ, For to redeem us all. Traditional — English FREE PARKING HOLIDAY HAIR STYLE made for you! New Budget Wave complete $6.00 Miss Clairol Tint complete 5.50 Color Rinse 2.75 complete (inc. Shampoo & Set) Hair Cuts 1.50 Bleach 9.75 complete Frosting $10.00 complete BURTON LUSTER HAIR FASHIONS 675-2222 Vk FOR A M el for the family FOR CHRISTMAS BOOTS from Baby sizes to Dads Insulated WORK SHOES for MEN HOSIERY SOCKS GLOVES HAND BAGS EXPERT SHOE REPAIR FAIRVIEW Shoe Store Keys Made While You Wait Jl DALLAS SHOPPING CENTER'S SUGGESTIONS y Please GIFT SELECTIONS « ARE NOW COMPLETE TV if you don’t Choose a ING . We give Favorite WELL HOLD PERSONALIZED UNTIL THE SERVICE CHRISTMAS BIG DAY?” on CHAIR SHIRTS GIFT from our large STOCK [Lay-Away] SUTLIFF’S FURNITURE || Ki 674-71 ERRY CHRISTMAS X ) 1 FURNITURE (0) 0) NOTE!!! () Martinizing SLIPPERS q COLOR is extremely LIMITED Make Your Selections NOW = = to be disappointed STANTON’S TV & APPLIANCES a OPEN EVENINGS THURS. & FRI. * NEW J DALLAS 5 CLEANERS and SHIRT LAUNDRY want Finished . . . on HANGERS or PACKAGED 29:. No extra cost for hangers O1 re
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