Historical Newspapers of South Carolina

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SEC. B, PAGE 8—The Newberry Sun, Newberry, S. C., Thurs., Dec. 24, 1970 Hundreds of years ago, in a country far across the sea, there were shepherds who lived on the hills, day and night, tending flocks of sheep. Their faces were brown and tanned by the sun and wind, but they were strong men, brave and kind. They wore coarse clothes made of goat’s hair and carried long crooks in their hands. When the sun shone warm and bright, a shepherd would lead his sheep far away until they reached green fields and quiet streams, where they would graze and rest. However, the shepherd could not sleep. He always had to keen a tender watch. So the shepherd, in his loneliness, was often exposed to great danger. There were robber hordes who came in the night to steal the sheep. In those days people took little lambs to the Temple on holy days, to offer to God. Trie shepherds who raised the lambs were always good men. Their flocks were pastured together not far from the village of Bethlehem, in a place called Shepherd’s Field. As the shepherds watched their flocks together, they meditated and talked together. One cold winter night, a wonderful thing happened. A great light began to shine from the heavens. Brighter and brighter it beamed down upon the shepherds. Startled by this heavenly vision, these men had only one thought: “The King has come" they cried out. “The King for whom we have watched and waited!" Their hearts were filled with gladness. They went at once to Bethlehem—climbing the hills with eager haste. They reached the village, which was all in darkness. In the sky a lustrous star shone down, with a silver light, directly upon an old stable. The shepherds hastened to the stable where the star pointed the way. It was strewn with'hay and dusty cobwebs. Behold, in a manger lay the beautiful baby—The Infant King—wrapped tcarm in swaddling clothes. ^TKe/i/uj Here's wishing you a holiday that's filled with merriment, prosperity, and good health ... from all your friends at ODORLESS CLEANERS PHONE 276-0605 NEWBERRY, S. C. Christmas Pilgrims Bethlehem glitters for Christ mas. The busses stream to Mang er Square, unloading devout visi tors from all parts of the world. They stoop through the low doors and cling to the narrow stairways leading to the Grotto. A star marks the place where Jesus was born. The jet age permits more pil grims than ever to visit the Holy Land, but most miss the many opportunities the Holy Land offers to lend extra meaning to Christ’s incarnation. The jet- paced itinerary hardly permits the visitors to experience the Holy Land in all of its absorbing fascination. The usual pilgrim hardly ever enters the ordinary home in Bethlehem. Pilgrims live in hotels and visit countless churches and museums, but sel dom a real lived-in house. Just out of sight behind the souvenir shops is an infant care center. Far off the track of tour ists is an impoverished village. Hardly noticed by visitors is a dim little chapel that could make the straying art lover gasp. Christmas Pilgrims will again throng to Bethlehem, but most will miss the many opportunities the Holy Land affords to lend extra meaining to Christ’s incar nation. Christmas Is A Special .Time For All Good Men Christmas is a special time in the hearts of men, a time when memories of good things past, thankfulness for today’s bounty and hopes for the future trans cend differences. The Manger scene with the Christ Child and Wise Men reminds us of the first Christmas and what that means to- us. We celebrate the birth of Christ and His gift to the world by giving to each other, by car ing our own good wishes along with bright packages. We cele brate by sharing our wealth of good things in family gatherings and by showering special atten tion and love on our children. The celebration of Christmas comes in such a variety of won derful sounds and fragrances and feelings. Keep the beauty and wonder of Christmas fresh and alive. One Man's View Tells V What Christmas Is About And in despair I bowed my head; “There is no peace on earth,” I said, “For hate is strong, and mocks the song Of peace on earth, good will to men.” Then pealed the bells more loud and deep: “God is not dead, nor doth He sleep; The wrong shall fail, the right prevail, With peace on earth, good will to men.” —Henry Wadsworth Longfellow ’ Something For Mom Christmas is not the time to give Mother a needed appliance, no matter how practical she may be. She would much prefer to receive something frivolous — something she wouldn’t ordin arily buy for herself. It need not be expensive, like mink or dia monds. Some utterly extravagant perfume or a frilly housecoat would be nice. Christmas Everywhere The spirit of Christmas is a universal spirit, which each na tion has shaped into its own in dividual customs and traditions. In various observances we can see gratitude and we can hear the warm greeting which comes from every heart. Thoughtful Gift Easy To Give, Well-Received Recipes that are treasured for their ease of preparation or their own deliciousness make wonder ful gifts to share with friends and family. Recipes written in your own handwriting and ac companied by a container of the finished product, its a truly thoughtful gift. For example fill a small crystal bowl or glass with Gourmet Strawberry preserves, which can be made any time. The following is very very simple and very very good. Mix 1 tablespoon orange li queur with 1 cup strawberry pre serves. Delicious! P. O. Box 26 — Phone 276-0710 2505 E. Main St. Newberry, S. C. 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