The sun. [volume] (Newberry, S.C.) 1937-1972, December 25, 1969, Image 17

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The Newberry Sun, Newberry, S. C., Thurs., Dec. 25, 1969—SEC. B, PAGE 5 NEWBERRY JUNIOR HIGH FLOAT HONG KONG SANTA In Hong Kong, there is a Santa Claus, but the name is different. Everything else is much the same, however, as ”San Tan You Lin” is found in many department stores, specially costumed for the season, and quick to hold a youngster on his knee and listen to a list of Christmas gift requests. FLOWERY WELCOME Flowering plants can add a special touch to Christmas decorations. A single plant may be used anywhere in the home. A plant on each of the three lower steps on a stair way bid a friendly welcome to entering guests. Groupings on a tray can be focal point for an entire room. May the peace of Christinas and the blessings of the season be with you. D. P. (JABBO) FOLK Your Personal Life Underwriter, Representing The Equitable Life Assurance Society of the United States 1508 Main Street Newberry, S. C. BefancTs Search Ancient Legend An ancient legend tells of Three Wise Men stopping to ask directions of an old woman, Befana. They invited her to go with them to wor ship the new-born King, but she would not leave until she had swept her house and baked her bread. So the Wise Men left without her. When her housework was finished, Befana packed a basket of toys for the Christ Child and set out after the Wise Men, but she never over took them. So every Christmas she searches for the Christ Child with her basket of toys, leaving gifts for the children in each house she passes. Age Old Hope-. Peace On Earth Christmas means more than the annual celebration of a day or a season. It is a uni versal symbol of the generosity of the human spirit. There is in all creeds throughout the world an anniversary on which reverence is paid to a certain "something” ... a divine spirit which constantly calls for individual dedication to the service of humanity. Whether it be the teachings of Confucius or Mohammed or Buddha or Moses or Jesus, we find in all religions an age- old concept embracing these commandments; "Thou shalt not kill; Thou shall not steal; Thou shalt love thy neighbor as thyself; ” The Christmas season ai- fords an occasion and an op portunity for us to reach out to our fellow man across the world and to speak the words that have lasted through cen turies but have a new meaning “ now. We can remind each other at Christmas time that sacrifice is not obsolete and that brotherly love is the cardinal precept for human behavior. WISHES FOK A SEASON THAT’S ■ .<■1 M MTirgflMMiiMaiiMiio • 11 if « V r© ED YOUNG BUICK CO. 2800 COLLEGE STREET NEWBERRY, SOUTH CAROUNA